Stuffed Buffalo Chicken Breast Recipe

4.67 from 6 votes

Stuffed Buffalo Chicken Breast Recipe

This Stuffed Buffalo Chicken is an easy, flavorful way to change up your weekly chicken dinner routine. A creamy ranch filling and loads of spicy buffalo sauce make this stuffed chicken breast mouthwateringly delicous!

Prep Time15

Cook Time25

Total Time40

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Servings: people

Calories: 575kcal

Author: Becky Hardin

Equipment

Cast Iron Skillet

Ingredients

8 ounces cream cheese 1 brick
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
¼ cup ranch dressing plus more for topping*
¼ cup chopped green onion plus more for topping
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 tablespoons olive oil divided
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup Buffalo sauce
crumbled blue cheese optional, for serving

Instructions

In a bowl, combine the cream cheese, shredded cheese, ranch dressing, and green onion. Set aside.
8 ounces cream cheese, ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese, ¼ cup ranch dressing, ¼ cup chopped green onion
Rub the chicken breasts with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper.
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 4 tablespoons olive oil, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Cut out a wide pocket in each chicken breast, being careful not to cut all the way through.
Stuff each chicken breast with an equal amount of filling.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet set over medium-high heat.
Once heated, sear the stuffed chicken breasts on each side until browned on the outside, but not cooked through. You may need to do this in two batches depending on the size of your pan.
Place all 4 breasts in the skillet and pour the buffalo sauce over the chicken breasts.
1 cup Buffalo sauce
Cover the pan and let the chicken cook on low for about 15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
Spoon the pan juices/sauce over the chicken.
Drizzle the chicken with ranch dressing and buffalo sauce, and sprinkle with blue cheese and additional chopped green onions.
crumbled blue cheese

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Notes

*Light or fat-free options work just fine too, or swap it for blue cheese dressing.

Tips:

To make stuffed Buffalo chicken gluten free, be sure to use gluten free certified brands of Buffalo sauce and ranch dressing.
Use a sharp paring knife to cut a pocket in the chicken. Be sure not to cut all the way through.
Don't overstuff the buffalo chicken with the ranch and cream cheese filling, or it won't cook through evenly.
If you have extra filling, mix it with some buffalo sauce and heat it up to use as a dip or spread!
To check the doneness of the chicken, use an instant-read meat thermometer. When it reaches 165°F degrees you’re good to plate up!
Nutritional information does not include optional ingredients.

Air Fryer Instructions: Line the Air Fryer with aluminum foil sprayed with nonstick spray, and heat to 400°F. Place the stuffed chicken breasts in a single layer in the basket and air fry for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken reaches 165°F.

Storage: Store stuffed Buffalo chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

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