Buffalo Chicken Cheese Bake

Buffalo chicken cheese bake with a creamy buffalo-ranch coating, baked until bubbly and golden on top. Shredded chicken is folded into a smooth cream cheese sauce, then topped with cheddar and blue cheese crumbles for a hot sauce chicken bake finish.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Calories: 520

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

Buffalo chicken cheese bake

3 cup cooked chicken, shredded Use shredded, cooked chicken (rotisserie works).
8 oz cream cheese, softened Soften to room temperature for easy mixing.
0.5 cup buffalo hot sauce More can be used for drizzling.
0.5 cup ranch dressing Classic ranch works best for the sauce.
1 cup sharp cheddar, shredded Reserve a little for extra top coverage if desired.
0.5 cup blue cheese crumbles Crumbled blue cheese adds the signature tang.
1 tsp garlic powder
Salt and black pepper to taste Season the filling to your preference.
Extra buffalo sauce for drizzling Drizzle over the baked casserole before serving.
Celery sticks, ranch, and tortilla chips for serving Serve alongside for crunch and dipping.

Equipment

1 sheet pan

Method

Prep and mix

Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9x9 or 9x13 baking dish.
Beat the cream cheese until smooth, then mix in the buffalo hot sauce, ranch dressing, and garlic powder.
Fold in the shredded chicken until evenly coated, then transfer the mixture to the greased baking dish.

Bake and finish

Top the casserole with the shredded cheddar and blue cheese crumbles.
Bake for 20–25 minutes, until bubbly and golden on top, with the edges visibly set.
Drizzle with extra buffalo sauce and serve with celery sticks, ranch, and tortilla chips for dipping.

Notes

Pro tip: For the smoothest sauce, fully soften the cream cheese before mixing. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days; reheat in a 350°F oven until warmed through. Freezing is not recommended due to texture changes in the cream cheese. For a lighter option, use reduced-fat cream cheese and cheddar.