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Sheet Pan Buffalo Ranch Chicken with Greek Yogurt Ranch – crispy, ranch chicken baked to perfection, then tossed in homemade buffalo sauce with creamy Greek yogurt ranch. This almost effortless sheet pan dinner is perfect for any night of the week! Serve it as a salad, over rice, or with crispy homemade fries for a meal that’s as fun as it is delicious. Restaurant-quality flavors, made right at home!
The idea to share this recipe came from the many requests I’ve received for my Greek yogurt ranch dressing! A few weeks ago, I shared how I make it on my Instagram stories—but not the actual recipe! That got me thinking… how could I use this ranch dressing in a brand-new dish?
Of course, buffalo chicken came right to mind. Hands down, this is my classic, most made, and most requested buffalo chicken.
I discovered this sheet-pan method a little over a year ago and now use the recipe all the time. It’s perfect because it’s super easy but also delicious!
For this recipe, I like to use a homemade herb blend of ranch seasoning—dried parsley, chives, dill, onion, and garlic. Then, I toss the crispy sheet pan chicken in my bold buffalo sauce, letting all those delicious flavors meld together.
The herb mix adds just the right touch of ranch flavor without being overpowering.
My family and I adore this recipe!
The Details
Ingredients
- Smoked paprika
- Dried parsley
- Dried chives
- Dried dill
- Onion powder
- Garlic powder
- Chicken breast or thighs
- Flour
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Hot sauce
- Salted butter
- Seasoned salt
- Chipotle chili powder
Ingredients – for the ranch
- Plain Greek yogurt
- Mayo
- Buttermilk
- Worcestershire sauce
- Dried parsley
- Dried chives
- Dried dill
- Onion powder
- Garlic powder
- Black pepper
Steps
Step 1: the chicken
You want to start with the cubed raw chicken. You can use breasts or thighs, or a mix of the two, as I do. Toss the cubed chicken with a mix of seasonings. I call this my homemade Ranch Herb Blend: smoked paprika, dried parsley, dried chives, dried dill, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Next, add flour, then toss again.
The flour helps the chicken get crispy in the oven. It’s just a light coating—enough to add the perfect crunch without making it fully breaded, just enough so the sauce clings beautifully to every bite.
Step 2: the buffalo sauce
I’ve made this sauce a million times—it’s one of our absolute favorites! Here’s how I do it: Mix together the hot sauce (Franks is my go-to), melted butter, a couple of teaspoons of seasoned salt, chipotle chili powder, and a pinch of black pepper. Melt everything together on the stove until just combined.
The chipotle chili powder is what makes this buffalo sauce special. Sometimes, I’ll add smoked paprika too. But I usually let the chipotle shine with its perfect balance of smoke and spice. It’s so delicious! If you’re sensitive to heat, simply leave out the chipotle.
Step 3: finish the chicken
Once the chicken is crispy, pour the buffalo sauce over it, sprinkle on the remaining herb blend, and let it cook a little longer. The coating will soak up all that delicious sauce, making every bite extra flavorful!
It is so delish!
Step 4: mix the ranch
This is so good! I use plain whole milk Greek yogurt; Straus is my favorite brand right now.
To balance the tang, I mix in just a couple of spoonfuls of mayo, which also adds that classic ranch flavor. Then, I stir in buttermilk, Worcestershire sauce, dried parsley, chives, dill, onion powder, and garlic powder, seasoning it all with salt and pepper.
You’d never guess this has a Greek yogurt base—it’s better than anything from the store! Sometimes, I like to spice it up by adding a jalapeño.
This chicken is so delicious with homemade French fries or sweet potato fries. You can also serve it over rice with a side salad or toss it into a salad—so many options! Just be sure to use lots of ranch!
It’s the perfect dinner for the whole family and also works great for meal prep. Store it in the fridge or freezer for an easy, flavorful meal anytime!
Looking for other busy weeknight recipes? Try these!
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Lastly, if you make this Sheet Pan Buffalo Ranch Chicken, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Sheet Pan Buffalo Ranch Chicken with Greek Yogurt Ranch
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons dried parsley
- 2 tablespoons dried chives
- 1 tablespoon dried dill
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- salt and black pepper
- 2 pounds chicken breasts or thighs, cut into cubes
- 1/4 cup flour or all-purpose gluten-free flour
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup hot sauce
- 6 tablespoons salted butter
- 1-2 teaspoons seasoned salt
- 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
Greek Yogurt Ranch
- 3/4 cup plain greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup mayo
- 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon dried chives
- 2 teaspoons dried dill
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and black pepper
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 450° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or rub with oil.2. To make the herb blend: In a bowl, mix the paprika, dried parsley, dried chives, dill, onion, and garlic powder. 3. On the sheet pan, toss together the chicken, half of the herb blend, salt, and pepper. Add the flour and toss again. Add olive oil, tossing to coat. Bake 15-20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.4. Meanwhile, make the buffalo sauce. In a saucepan set over medium heat, melt together the hot sauce, butter, seasoned salt, and chipotle. Stir until melted and combined. 5. Pour the buffalo sauce over the chicken, toss the chicken in the sauce, and add the remaining herb blend. Bake for another 5 minutes, until the buffalo sauce is baked onto the chicken.6. To make the Greek Yogurt Ranch. Mix all ingredients together and season with salt and pepper.7. Serve the chicken with the ranch dressing. I love this over rice, in a salad, and, of course, it's great with French fries too!
Nutrition
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We didn’t enjoy this. The sauce was bland and too thin.
Hey Gerry! I’m so sorry you didn’t enjoy this recipe, thank you so much for letting me know! I always appreciate the honest feedback! xT
My husband and I love this recipe! I’m not a huge meat girl & I’m definitely not good at cooking it – but this has turned out perfect both times I’ve made it! The leftovers are even better. Thank you so much!
Hey Abigail,
Fantastic!! So glad to hear you enjoyed this recipe, thanks a bunch for giving it a try!
This turned out well, very spicy! I didn’t use quite 2 pounds of chicken, but even if I had, I wouldn’t have used the entire herb mixture because I thought it was far too much. I added maybe 1/3 of the herbs to the chicken, which was perfect and not overpowering, although I did use the full amount for the ranch dressing, a perfect accompaniment to the dish. Definitely one I’ll be making again, with my modifications.
Hey Helen,
Happy Friday! I appreciate you giving this recipe a try, so glad to hear it turned out nicely for you! Have a great summer weekend!
The chicken is so easy and delicious. I love the seasoning on it without the hot sauce. I have also made it and served with just ranch on the side for my husband that likes thing more basic!
Thanks a lot, Megan! I appreciate you making this recipe and your comment, love to hear it turned out well!🌼
Another winner! Made this over and over! You continue to impress, thank you for another delicious recipe.
Hey Lisa,
Amazing! Thank you so much for making this recipe and sharing your feedback! So glad it turned out well for you! xx
This one wasn’t a family favourite, unfortunately. We found the herb blend on the chicken to be overpowering. It detracted from the buffalo sauce flavor – its simplicity is enough. So many recipes on this site are ones we make again and again. I’m sad to say this isn’t one of them.
Hi Laura,
I appreciate you trying so many recipes and sharing your feedback, so sorry to hear this one was not enjoyed! xx
Amazing! This will be in repeat.. We have loved every recipe we have made!
Love to hear this, Meg! Thank you so much for trying this dish and your feedback! Have a great Thursday! xx
Made this tonight for me and my family, we all loved it! Super simple too! Only thing is my chicken didn’t get crispy, but honestly the flavor was so good that it didn’t even matter. Will definitely make again!
Thanks so much, Megan! So glad to hear this recipe turned out nicely for you:) Thanks for making it!
This was delish. It came together quickly and my family loved it. Saves time with Whole Foods Organic Ranch dressing. We had it over salad with “tator tot croutons”. Will definitely be in my weeknight rotation.
Hey Kate,
Thanks so much for making this recipe, love to hear it was a hit! Happy Tuesday!
so good! is there a nutritional breakdown for this recipe for carbs and fats?
Hi Lauren,
Happy Monday! Thanks for giving this recipe a try, love to hear it turned out well for you! So sorry, I do not have that info at this time. Have the best week:)
This was simple to make but sooooooo delicious! My 12 year old son said it’s his favorite Buffalo chicken! I think the homemade ranch really puts it over the top!!
Hi Emily,
Wonderful! Thank you so much for making this recipe and your comment, so glad it was a winner! Have the best weekend:)
My whole family loves this one! And that homemade ranch is fantastic – thanks for the help with an easy dinner recipe 🙂
Hey Lindsey,
Wonderful! So glad to hear this dish turned out well for you, thanks for making it!
Perfect buffalo chicken! Hubby loved it and loved the spice (it’s Buffalo chicken!!)
Cooked cubed chicken 15-5 and it was so tender! The ranch spices enhanced all the flavors. Another favorite!!
Thanks so much, Amy! So glad to hear you enjoyed this chicken recipe, thanks for giving it a try! xx
One of my favorite crispy chicken recipes of yours so far!
Thanks again, Abbey:)
Incredible recipe!
I loved the ranch sauce and I love the spice combination in both the sauce and the chicken!
Thanks so much, Abbey!! Love to hear you enjoyed this recipe, I appreciate you making it! xx