Buffalo Chicken Cheese Bake (Printable)

Creamy, spicy chicken bake loaded with three cheeses and tangy buffalo flavor.

# What You 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 bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, and buffalo wing sauce. Stir until completely smooth and creamy.
03 - Add shredded chicken, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt to the bowl. Mix thoroughly to coat evenly.
04 - Fold in half the mozzarella and cheddar cheeses until well distributed throughout the mixture.
05 - Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Top with remaining mozzarella and cheddar cheeses.
06 - Bake for 30–35 minutes until bubbly and golden brown on top.
07 - Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with green onions, blue cheese crumbles, and fresh parsley if desired.
08 - Serve hot with celery sticks, tortilla chips, or a green salad.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It comes together in about 15 minutes of active prep time
  • The creamy tang balances the spicy heat perfectly
  • Leftovers reheat beautifully for lunch the next day
02 -
  • The baking dish will be very full so place it on a baking sheet to catch any bubbly overflow
  • Sour cream can separate if baked too long so watch for that golden cheese color rather than timing it perfectly
  • Letting it rest is nonnegotiable unless you want a soupy consistency instead of that creamy dip texture
03 -
  • Room temperature cream cheese mixes so much easier than cold straight from the fridge
  • A light coating of cooking spray on your spoon makes serving so much cleaner

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