Buffalo Ranch Chicken Packets

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🔥 Buffalo Ranch Chicken Packets have officially become one of my go-to quick meals because they’re unbelievably easy, full of flavor, and perfect for meal prep. If you love that classic buffalo-ranch combo but want something lighter, faster, and versatile, these little foil packets are exactly what you need. They’re great for busy nights, work lunches, or even weekend meal prepping when you want something satisfying without spending hours in the kitchen.

What I love about this recipe is how customizable it is. You can use leftover chicken, rotisserie chicken, or freshly cooked shredded chicken—whatever you have on hand. The veggies are flexible too: celery and carrots give that perfect crunchy bite, but if you’re watching carbs, swapping the carrots for chopped cabbage works beautifully. Everything cooks together inside the foil, locking in moisture and flavor so the chicken comes out tender, cheesy, and coated in the BEST creamy buffalo ranch sauce.

These packets are also great for portion control—each one is its own serving, easy to pack away, and reheats beautifully. Serve them as-is, with rice, inside a wrap, or over a crisp salad for a complete meal. Once you make these, you’ll see why they’re such a crowd-pleaser!

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup cooked shredded chicken
  • ½ cup chopped celery
  • ½ cup chopped carrots (or cabbage for a low-carb option)
  • ½ cup ranch dressing
  • 2–3 tbsp buffalo sauce (adjust to taste)
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella
  • Salt + pepper to taste
  • Foil sheets for packets

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How to Make It

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large bowl, mix shredded chicken, celery, carrots or cabbage, ranch dressing, buffalo sauce, cheese, salt, and pepper.
  3. Lay out foil sheets and add a generous scoop of the mixture to each one.
  4. Fold and seal the packets tightly.
  5. Bake for 18–20 minutes, until hot, melty, and bubbling inside.
  6. Carefully open the packets and enjoy right out of the foil—or transfer to a plate!

💥 Why This Recipe Works So Well:

  • Loaded with protein
  • Meal-prep friendly
  • Keto/low-carb adaptable
  • Fast cleanup
  • Family-friendly, spicy but creamy
  • Perfect for wraps, bowls, or on its own

If your family loves buffalo chicken, this recipe is going straight into the weekly rotation. Once you try these, you’ll be hooked—creamy, spicy, cheesy, crunchy… it’s everything! 🔥🤤

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