Buffalo Ranch Chicken Potato Bake (Print Version)

Juicy chicken and tender potatoes roasted with buffalo sauce and ranch seasoning in one pan for easy comfort food.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
04 - 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

→ Potatoes and Vegetables

05 - 1.5 lbs baby potatoes, halved
06 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
07 - 1 small red onion, cut into wedges

→ Buffalo Ranch Sauce

08 - 0.5 cup buffalo wing sauce
09 - 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix
10 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
11 - 2 tablespoons sour cream

→ Toppings

12 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or green onions
13 - 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese
14 - Ranch dressing for drizzling

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a large baking dish or sheet pan.
02 - In a large bowl, toss chicken breasts with olive oil, kosher salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
03 - In a separate bowl, combine buffalo wing sauce, ranch seasoning mix, melted butter, and sour cream. Mix until well blended and smooth.
04 - Add halved baby potatoes, diced bell pepper, and red onion wedges to the prepared baking dish. Drizzle with half of the buffalo ranch sauce and toss to coat thoroughly.
05 - Nestle seasoned chicken breasts among the potatoes and vegetables. Spoon remaining buffalo ranch sauce over the chicken pieces.
06 - Place in preheated oven and roast for 40 to 45 minutes, or until potatoes are tender and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
07 - In the final 5 minutes of cooking, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the chicken and potatoes if desired.
08 - Remove from oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped chives or green onions and drizzle with additional ranch dressing. Serve hot.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Everything cooks together on one pan, which means less cleanup and more time to actually sit down and enjoy your meal.
  • The buffalo sauce gets just tangy and bold enough without overwhelming the creamy ranch, so every bite feels balanced.
  • You can adjust the heat level easily, making it perfect whether youre feeding kids or friends who live for spice.
  • Leftovers reheat beautifully and somehow taste even better the next day when the flavors have had time to settle in.
02 -
  • Make sure to halve the baby potatoes evenly so they all cook at the same rate, otherwise some will be mushy while others stay hard.
  • If your chicken breasts are thick or uneven, pound them gently to an even thickness or slice the larger ones in half horizontally so everything finishes together.
  • Dont skip the resting time after roasting, it keeps the chicken juicy and lets the flavors meld beautifully.
03 -
  • Line your pan with parchment paper for even easier cleanup, especially if the sauce starts to caramelize on the edges.
  • Toss any leftover chicken and potatoes into a breakfast hash the next morning with a fried egg on top.
  • If you want deeper flavor, marinate the chicken in half the buffalo ranch sauce for 30 minutes before roasting.
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