Description
This Buffalo Chicken Cheese Bake is a creamy, cheesy, and spicy dish that’s perfect for game days, casual dinners, or parties. It features tender shredded chicken tossed in tangy Buffalo wing sauce mixed with creamy ranch and cream cheese, all topped with melted cheddar and mozzarella for a rich, comforting flavor.
Ingredients
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Chicken Mixture
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup Buffalo wing sauce
Cream Cheese Mixture
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup ranch dressing
Toppings
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Optional: celery sticks and extra ranch or blue cheese dressing for serving
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Combine Chicken and Buffalo Sauce: In a large bowl, toss the cooked shredded chicken with the Buffalo wing sauce until the chicken is uniformly coated with the spicy sauce.
- Mix Cream Cheese and Ranch: In a separate bowl, blend the softened cream cheese with ranch dressing until you achieve a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Combine Mixtures: Add the cream cheese and ranch mixture into the Buffalo chicken and stir well to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Assemble in Baking Dish: Spread the combined mixture evenly into the prepared 9×9-inch baking dish, creating a flat layer.
- Add Cheese Toppings: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses evenly over the top of the chicken mixture.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted, bubbly, and slightly golden around the edges.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven, garnish with sliced green onions, and serve warm. For extra flavor and crunch, offer celery sticks along with additional ranch or blue cheese dressing on the side.
Notes
- For best flavor, use freshly cooked chicken breasts or rotisserie chicken.
- Adjust the amount of Buffalo sauce to control spiciness according to preference.
- If cream cheese is not softened, microwave it in short bursts to avoid lumps.
- This dish can be prepared in advance and baked just before serving.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
