Cheesy Buffalo Stuffed Chicken
Creamy, spicy and perfectly tender this cheesy buffalo stuffed chicken is the perfect weeknight meal. This easy to make dinner comes together with a few simple ingredients that the entire family is sure to love.
If you guys know me, you know I am obsessed with anything spicy! And this recipe checks all the boxes. Loaded with flavor this recipe will quickly become a family favorite!
I enjoyed mine by itself, but this would also taste great with a simple salad, or some tasty garlic toast! This recipe is so great because it’s quick to make and doesn’t require a ton of clean up. So, give this tasty cheesy buffalo stuffed chicken recipe a try!
Cheesy Buffalo Stuffed Chicken
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs. chicken breast , about 3 breasts
- ¾ cup cream cheese
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese , extra for the top
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Cracked black pepper, to taste
- ½ cup Frank’s red hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1-2 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
Equipment
- cast-iron baking dish
- small mixing bowl
- small sauce pot
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Gently spray a cast-iron skillet with cooking spray. Set it aside.
- Trim any excess fat off of your chicken breast and cut a thin slit down the side of the breast. I used scissors to cut the chicken. Repeat this step for all three chicken breasts.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and cracked black pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Using a spoon, gently scoop some of the cheese mixture and tuck it into the opening on the chicken.
- Place the stuffed chicken in the prepared cast-iron pan. (A baking dish will work fine too.)
- I like to arrange my chicken, so the cheese side / opening faces upwards. This way the cheese doesn’t all melt out when cooking. Cover with foil and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- While the chicken is baking, prepare the buffalo sauce.
- In a small sauce pot add the butter and Frank’s red-hot sauce. Stir over low heat until well combined.
- After 20-25 minutes, remove the chicken from the oven, take off the foil and pour the buffalo sauce over the chicken. Top with a little extra shredded mozzarella and bake for an additional 5 minutes uncovered or until the chicken is fully cooked through.
- You can also broil for 1-2 minutes so the cheese gets extra crispy and bubbly on top.
- Remove from the oven, top with some fresh chopped parsley and enjoy!
One Comment on “Cheesy Buffalo Stuffed Chicken”
This turned out so good!! Loved the stuffed cheese mixture. Seasoned perfectly!