Buffalo Chicken Cheese Bake: Easy & Delicious Comfort Food
This Buffalo Chicken Cheese Bake combines the classic zing of buffalo chicken with gooey, melty cheese for a comforting dish perfect for any occasion. It’s simple to make and sure to impress your friends and family!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- Additional cheddar cheese for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, cream cheese, and ranch dressing. Mix well until everything is thoroughly combined and the chicken is evenly coated.
- Stir in half of the shredded cheddar cheese, mixing it into the chicken mixture.
- Spread the chicken mixture evenly in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese over the top of the chicken mixture.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Once out of the oven, sprinkle chopped green onions and celery on top for extra flavor and crunch.
- Let it cool for a few minutes, then serve warm with extra ranch or blue cheese dressing on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize with your favorite veggies or adjust the spice level. You can also use Greek yogurt or low-fat cream cheese as a substitute for cream cheese.