Buffalo Chicken Bake
Buffalo Chicken Bake is the ultimate comfort food that brings warmth and joy to your kitchen. This dish features tender chicken pieces enveloped in a creamy buffalo sauce, topped with gooey cheddar cheese. Perfect for game nights or family dinners, it’s easy to prepare and sure to impress your guests. Serve it over rice, pasta, or in a wrap for a versatile meal that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup buffalo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions (chopped for garnish)
- Ranch dressing (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a bowl, combine cubed chicken with salt and pepper.
- In another bowl, mix softened cream cheese with buffalo sauce until smooth.
- Combine chicken with the buffalo mixture and spread it in the baking dish.
- Top generously with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and drizzle ranch dressing before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in buffalo sauce overnight. Feel free to substitute chicken with shredded rotisserie chicken or add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers.