Description
This Buffalo Chicken Cheese Bake combines the iconic zesty flavor of buffalo chicken into a creamy, cheesy casserole that’s perfect for any occasion. It’s an easy-to-make dish that will quickly become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 cups cooked shredded chicken breast
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 block full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (for mixing)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (for topping)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Sliced green onions (for garnish)
- Garlic powder (optional)
- Onion powder (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Ensure your block of cream cheese is softened to room temperature.
- Shred your cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, buffalo sauce, and ranch dressing, mixing until smooth.
- Fold in the shredded chicken and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese until evenly distributed.
- Spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and all of the shredded mozzarella cheese over the top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden brown.
- Let the dish rest for about 5 minutes before garnishing with sliced green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: Adjust the heat by increasing the buffalo sauce or adding cayenne pepper for more spice. You can make this dish ahead of time and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours before baking.