Low Calorie Cheesy Buffalo Chicken
Low Calorie Cheesy Buffalo Chicken is a flavor explosion that brings the heat without the guilt! This dish features tender shredded chicken, coated in spicy buffalo sauce and blended with creamy cheese, making it perfect for game day gatherings or cozy family dinners. Quick to prepare and packed with flavor, it will leave everyone craving more!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 8 oz low-fat cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place chicken breasts in a baking dish, season with salt and pepper, and bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
- In a bowl, mix buffalo sauce with softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Shred the cooked chicken using two forks and stir it into the buffalo mixture until well-coated.
- Spread the mixture back into the baking dish and top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: - For an extra kick, marinate the chicken in buffalo sauce before baking. - Add chopped bell peppers for added nutrition and crunch. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to four days, reheating gently in the microwave.