Skillet Honey Buffalo Chicken with Cheddar and Green Onions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-19 · Updated 2026-05-19

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A quick skillet dinner featuring tender chicken tossed in a honey buffalo sauce, topped with melted cheddar and fresh green onions for a spicy-sweet finish. This American-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, butter, hot sauce (Frank's RedHot or similar) for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 4, 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: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 American cuisine 480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 (6 oz each), cut into 1-inch pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 tbsp butter
1/4 cup hot sauce (Frank's RedHot or similar)
2 tbsp honey
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 cup, shredded sharp cheddar cheese
3, thinly sliced green onions

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small saucepan over low heat, melt 3 tbsp butter, then whisk in 1/4 cup hot sauce, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tsp garlic powder, and 1/2 tsp smoked paprika until smooth and combined; set aside.
Step 2: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the 4 cut chicken breasts. Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through.
Step 3: Pour the honey buffalo sauce over the cooked chicken in the skillet and toss to coat evenly. Cook for 2 more minutes until the sauce thickens and clings to the chicken.
Step 4: Sprinkle 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese evenly over the chicken and cover the skillet with a lid for 2 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt.
Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 3 thinly sliced green onions before serving.