Buffalo Chicken Cheese Bake (Printable)

Tender chicken baked with cream cheese, mozzarella, cheddar and spicy buffalo sauce until bubbly and golden.

# What you'll need:

→ 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

# Directions:

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

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The perfect balance of creamy and spicy flavors that keeps everyone coming back for seconds
  • Ready in under an hour with mostly pantry staples and leftover chicken
  • Works as both a party dip and a main course that feels indulgent but simple
02 -
  • Room temperature cream cheese prevents those annoying lumps that ruin the smooth texture
  • The dish continues cooking slightly when you pull it out, so remove it while still bubbling actively
  • Letting it rest for those 5 minutes seems unnecessary but makes serving much cleaner
03 -
  • Use freshly shredded cheese instead of pre-shredded bags for better melting
  • Line your baking dish with foil for minimal cleanup afterward

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