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Buffalo Chicken Cheese Bake

Buffalo chicken cheese bake combines shredded chicken in a creamy buffalo sauce with a bubbly, golden cheese topping. Bake until it’s hot through and bubbling, then finish with a drizzle of extra hot sauce and blue cheese crumbles.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 540
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 3 cup cooked chicken shredded
Cream cheese sauce
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.5 cup buffalo hot sauce
  • 0.5 cup ranch dressing
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
Cheese topping
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar shredded
  • 0.5 cup blue cheese crumbles
  • extra buffalo sauce for drizzling
Serving ideas
  • celery sticks for serving
  • ranch for serving
  • tortilla chips for dipping

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Prep and mix the sauce
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9x9 or 9x13 baking dish.
  2. Beat cream cheese until smooth, then mix in buffalo hot sauce, ranch dressing, and garlic powder.
  3. Fold in shredded cooked chicken until evenly coated and transfer to the baking dish.
Bake and finish
  1. Top the casserole with shredded sharp cheddar and blue cheese crumbles.
  2. Bake at 375°F for 20–25 minutes, until bubbly and golden on top.
  3. Drizzle with extra buffalo sauce and serve with celery sticks, ranch, and tortilla chips for dipping.

Notes

For best texture, spread the chicken mixture evenly in the dish so the top browns uniformly. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat in the oven or microwave until hot throughout. Freezing is not recommended because the cheese sauce can separate. If you want a lighter option, use reduced-fat cream cheese and light ranch (texture may be slightly thinner).