Description
Buffalo Chicken Ranch combines the bold heat of buffalo sauce with the creamy goodness of ranch dressing for the ultimate comfort food. Ready in under 30 minutes, this dish is perfect as a dip, sandwich filling, or salad topping. Versatile, easy to make, and crowd-pleasing, it’s an ideal choice for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or parties.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie chicken works great)
1/2 cup buffalo sauce
1/2 cup ranch dressing
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
1/4 cup chopped green onions (optional)
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro (optional for garnish)
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Shred the Chicken: If you haven’t already, shred the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces.
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Mix the Sauce: In a large bowl, combine buffalo sauce and ranch dressing until well blended.
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Combine with Chicken: Add the shredded chicken to the sauce mixture and stir until the chicken is fully coated.
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Optional Toppings: Stir in shredded cheddar cheese and green onions if desired.
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Serve: Serve immediately as a dip with chips or veggies, or use it as a filling for wraps, sandwiches, or on top of a salad.
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Garnish: Top with cilantro for an extra fresh kick.
Notes
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Spicy: Add extra buffalo sauce or some hot sauce if you like your dish extra spicy.
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Creamier: For a richer flavor, mix in a little cream cheese or sour cream.
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Vegetarian: Substitute the chicken with cauliflower or a plant-based chicken alternative for a vegetarian version.
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Different Cheese: Try blue cheese for an added tangy twist.
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Low-Carb: Serve on lettuce wraps instead of using bread or tortillas.
- Prep Time: 5min
- Cook Time: 20min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Mixing, Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
