Pan-Seared Buffalo Chicken with Blue Cheese Slaw

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-04 · Updated 2026-05-04

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Juicy pan-seared chicken breasts seasoned with a Buffalo-inspired spice blend served alongside a crisp, tangy blue cheese slaw. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, olive oil, smoked paprika for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 12 min Serves 2 American cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 pieces, about 6 oz each chicken breasts
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 cups, shredded green cabbage
1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles
3 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
2 tsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp honey
1 small, finely chopped celery stalk

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 2 chicken breasts (6 oz each) and season both sides with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper for a balanced Buffalo flavor.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add seasoned chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove and rest for 5 minutes.
Step 3: Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine 2 cups shredded green cabbage, 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles, 3 tbsp plain Greek yogurt, 2 tsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp honey, and 1 finely chopped celery stalk. Toss until creamy and tangy.
Step 4: Slice rested chicken breasts and serve alongside a generous scoop of the blue cheese slaw for a refreshing contrast.