Juicy Skillet-Seared Chicken Burgers with Melted Cheddar & Ranch 🍗🧀✨
Golden, juicy chicken burgers seasoned with ranch and stuffed with sharp cheddar. Seared to perfection in a skillet, these burgers are cheesy, flavorful, and perfect for a quick dinner or game-day treat.
Ingredients 🛒
- 1½ lb ground chicken
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1½ tbsp dry ranch seasoning mix
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for searing)
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- Burger buns + toppings (lettuce, tomato, pickles, ranch dressing)
Instructions 👩🍳
- Mix: In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, cheddar, ranch seasoning, egg, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Shape: Form into 4–6 patties.
- Sear: Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat. Cook patties 5–6 minutes per side until golden and internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Melt: Add extra cheddar slices on top during last minute of cooking. Cover skillet to melt.
- Serve: Place burgers on buns with toppings of choice. Drizzle with ranch dressing for extra flavor.
Tips
- Extra indulgence: Add crispy bacon for a smoky twist.
- Variation: Swap ranch seasoning for Cajun spice for a bold kick.
- Serving idea: Pair with sweet potato fries or a crisp coleslaw.
Details
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: ~27 minutes
- Kcal: ~310 per burger
Caption & Engagement
Caption: “Juicy Chicken Burgers with Cheddar & Ranch—golden, cheesy, and skillet-seared perfection 🍗🧀✨”
- Comment prompt: “Would you drizzle ranch or go for BBQ sauce?”
- Rotating closers: “Save for your next burger night.” • “Tag a friend who loves cheesy burgers.” • “Juicy chicken, melty cheddar bliss.”