Buffalo Chicken Cheese Bake (Printable Version)

Creamy, spicy chicken bake loaded with three cheeses and tangy buffalo sauce

# Ingredient List:

→ Proteins

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded (rotisserie or poached)

→ Dairy

02 - 1 cup cream cheese, softened
03 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
04 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
05 - 1/2 cup sour cream

→ Sauces & Seasonings

06 - 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
07 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
10 - 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)

→ Toppings (Optional)

11 - 2 green onions, sliced
12 - 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles
13 - Fresh parsley, chopped

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
02 - In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, and buffalo wing sauce. Stir until smooth and creamy.
03 - Add shredded chicken, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt. Mix thoroughly to coat chicken evenly.
04 - Fold in half the mozzarella and cheddar cheeses until evenly distributed throughout the chicken mixture.
05 - Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Top with remaining mozzarella and cheddar cheeses.
06 - Bake for 30–35 minutes until bubbly, hot throughout, and golden brown on top.
07 - Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with sliced green onions, blue cheese crumbles, and fresh parsley if desired.
08 - Serve hot with celery sticks, tortilla chips, or a crisp green salad.

# Tips from hearthlykitchen:

01 -
  • It delivers all the spicy, creamy comfort of buffalo wings without the mess of deep frying or the hassle of handbreading chicken pieces
  • The recipe comes together in about fifteen minutes of active prep, then your oven handles the rest while you handle important things like choosing your game day snacks or just putting your feet up
02 -
  • The bake needs those five minutes of resting time, or you will end up with a delicious but soupy mess that refuses to hold its shape on the plate
  • Buffalo sauce brands vary wildly in heat level and thickness, so taste your mixture before baking and adjust accordingly
03 -
  • Spray your spoon or spatula with cooking spray before spreading the mixture, and it will not stick nearly as much
  • If the top is browning too fast, tent loosely with foil for the last ten minutes of baking time

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