Description
A delightful fusion of flavors and textures, this Buffalo Chicken Cheese Bake features a creamy, spicy filling topped with melted cheese, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, cream cheese, ranch dressing, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Mix until everything is well combined and creamy.
- Spread the mixture into a greased baking dish.
- Top with shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped green onions if desired.
- Serve hot with celery sticks or tortilla chips for dipping.
Notes
For a make-ahead option, prepare the mixture a day in advance and store it in the refrigerator. You can also use rotisserie chicken to save time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the dish
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg