Description
This Buffalo Chicken Cheese Bake is a spicy and creamy dish that’s perfect for a cozy night in. Packed with shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, and a blend of cheeses, this easy-to-make casserole is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.
Ingredients
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Chicken Mixture:
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
Cheese Topping:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- Optional: crumbled blue cheese and chopped parsley for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Mix the chicken: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, cream cheese, ranch dressing, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix until creamy.
- Add cheese: Stir in half of the cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
- Bake: Spread the mixture in the baking dish, top with remaining cheeses, and bake for 20–25 minutes until golden.
- Finish: Remove from the oven, top with green onions, blue cheese, and parsley. Serve hot.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Adjust the heat level by using mild or extra hot buffalo sauce.
- For a lower-carb version, serve with sliced cucumbers or bell peppers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
