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20-Min Buffalo Chicken with Ranch

Shredded chicken breast cooked with buffalo sauce and dry ranch seasoning in a single skillet — dinner in 20 minutes. Serve with baked potato, sour cream, and fresh vegetables for a complete meal.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
320
Protein
38g
20-Min Buffalo Chicken with Ranch
comfortquickamericanchickentenderweeknightmain-dishdinner

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, ~90 seconds.

  2. Step 2

    Add chicken breast and cook 6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.

  3. Step 3

    Shred the cooked chicken with two forks directly in the skillet.

  4. Step 4

    Pour in buffalo sauce and sprinkle ranch mix over the top, then toss to coat.

  5. Step 5

    Simmer 2 minutes until the sauce clings to the chicken and smells fragrant.

  6. Step 6

    Serve hot with baked potato, sour cream, and fresh vegetables.

Tools you’ll need

  • large skillet (12-inch)
  • two forks for shredding
  • wooden spoon

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