Buffalo Chicken Cheese Bake
A creamy and cheesy buffalo chicken bake that’s perfect for gatherings, combining shredded chicken, spicy buffalo sauce, and melted cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Tortilla chips or celery sticks for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix the softened cream cheese and ranch dressing in a large mixing bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Add your shredded chicken and buffalo sauce, and stir until well combined.
- Fold in half of the shredded cheddar and half of the mozzarella cheese.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Top with the remaining cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Cool for a few minutes before serving with tortilla chips or celery sticks.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, swap shredded chicken with chickpeas or cauliflower. For a spicy twist, add chopped jalapeños or cayenne pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: buffalo chicken, cheese bake, comfort food, party recipe, appetizer
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