Description
Buffalo Chicken Cheese Bake is a creamy, tangy and crowd pleasing dish that combines shredded chicken in spicy buffalo sauce with creamy cream cheese and ranch, all tucked under gooey mozzarella and cheddar. Baked until bubbly and golden, this easy 3 step bake delivers bold buffalo flavor with melty cheese in every bite. Perfect for weeknights, game days or casual gatherings, it feeds four hungry guests with minimal effort and maximum comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- ½ cup buffalo sauce
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Optional: chopped green onions or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, cream cheese, and ranch dressing until well combined.
- Stir in garlic powder and black pepper.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until bubbly and lightly golden.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute light cream cheese or light ranch for lower fat options.
- Serve with celery sticks or carrot sticks for a classic buffalo dip pairing.
- Leftovers refrigerate well for up to 3–4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 469
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 37 g
- Cholesterol: 92 mg
Keywords: Buffalo Chicken Cheese Bake, buffalo chicken recipe, cheesy chicken bake, oven-baked buffalo chicken, buffalo chicken dip baked, easy weeknight dinner, game night recipe, crowd-pleaser