Buffalo Chicken Cheese Bake (Printable)

Creamy, spicy buffalo chicken casserole with melted cheeses. An easy 50-minute dish perfect for feeding a crowd.

# What You'll Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded

→ 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

→ Toppings

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

# How to Make It:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The spicy buffalo flavor mellows into something incredibly addictive when baked with all that cheese
  • It comes together in under 15 minutes of active prep, perfect for those nights when you want comfort food without the effort
02 -
  • The cream cheese absolutely must be softened or you will end up with tiny lumps no amount of whisking can fix
  • Letting the dish rest for those 5 minutes feels optional but it is the difference between restaurant quality presentation and a sloppy mess
03 -
  • Mix a tablespoon of ranch seasoning into the filling for an extra layer of flavor that makes people go crazy trying to guess what makes it different
  • Broil for the last 2 minutes if you want that restaurant quality cheese crust that gets slightly crispy and browned

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