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Buffalo Chicken Cheese Bake Recipe

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  • Author: Lana
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

A spicy, creamy Buffalo Chicken Cheese Bake combining shredded chicken with buffalo sauce, cream cheese, and ranch or blue cheese dressing, topped with melted cheddar cheese. This comforting dish is baked to bubbly, golden perfection and garnished with green onions for a flavorful and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie or homemade)
  • 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing
  • 2 green onions or chives, chopped

Optional

  • 1/2 cup chopped celery or carrots, for crunch and mellowing spice

Instructions

  1. Prep the Chicken: Start by shredding cooked chicken, which can be leftover, rotisserie, or quickly poached, to get perfectly tender pieces ready for mixing.
  2. Mix the Sauce and Cheese: In a bowl, combine buffalo sauce, cream cheese, and ranch or blue cheese dressing until smooth and creamy, forming the flavorful base of your bake.
  3. Combine Chicken and Sauce: Fold the shredded chicken into the sauce mixture, ensuring every piece is well coated with that spicy and creamy goodness.
  4. Layer the Bake: Place the chicken mixture in a baking dish, then top with shredded cheddar cheese for that irresistible melted crown.
  5. Bake to Perfection: Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
  6. Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped green onions or fresh herbs over the hot bake before serving, adding freshness and a splash of color.

Notes

  • You can use leftover shredded chicken, rotisserie chicken, or quickly poach chicken breasts for this recipe.
  • Adding chopped celery or carrots gives a nice crunch and helps mellow the spice of the buffalo sauce.
  • Serve this bake with celery sticks or your favorite side salad for a complete meal.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
  • For a spicier version, add extra buffalo sauce or a dash of cayenne pepper.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Buffalo chicken bake, creamy chicken cheese bake, easy baked buffalo chicken, spicy chicken casserole, comfort food

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