Creamy Buffalo Chicken Skillet

A refined, elevated take on classic Buffalo chicken, featuring a balanced blend of sharp cheddar and tangy cream cheese. This stovetop-to-oven dish uses a signature drizzle of honey to temper the heat, creating a rich and sophisticated appetizer or main.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 25 min · Yield: 6 · Method: Oven

Ingredients

• 2 cups chicken breast, boneless, skinless
• 8 oz cream cheese
• 1 cup cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cup buffalo hot sauce
• 0.33 cup ranch dressing
• 1 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp green onions

Cooking instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Poach or bake the chicken breast until cooked through, then shred finely using two forks. — 375°F
2. In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, buffalo hot sauce, ranch dressing, honey, and half of the cheddar cheese. Stir until well incorporated.
3. Transfer the mixture to a small baking dish or oven-safe skillet. Spread into an even layer and top with the remaining cheddar cheese.
4. Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbling at the edges, ensuring the internal temperature reaches at least 165°F. (about 25 min) — 375°F
5. Remove from the oven, garnish with thinly sliced green onions, and serve warm.