Buffalo Chicken Cheese Bake (Printable)
Hearty casserole combining shredded chicken, cream cheese, mozzarella, cheddar, and spicy buffalo sauce. Baked 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
# How-to Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
02 - In a large bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, and buffalo wing sauce. Stir until completely smooth and well incorporated.
03 - Add shredded chicken to the bowl along with garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt. Mix thoroughly to evenly distribute seasonings.
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 30-35 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown on top. The edges should be slightly crisped.
07 - Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes to set. Top with sliced green onions, blue cheese crumbles, and chopped parsley if desired.
08 - Serve hot accompanied by celery sticks, tortilla chips, or a fresh green salad.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Everything cooks in one dish with minimal prep work
- The creamy tang cuts through the heat perfectly
- Leftovers reheat beautifully for lunch the next day
02 -
- Room temperature cream cheese prevents grainy texture that never smooths out
- Letting it rest after baking is the difference between a cohesive slice and a sloppy mess
03 -
- Line your baking dish with foil for effortless cleanup
- Broil for the last two minutes if you want extra crispy cheese topping