Creamy Buffalo Chicken Bake

cooked buffalo chicken with buffalo mixture

4.95 from 18 votes

This easy Creamy Buffalo Chicken Bake uses tender chicken breasts, cream cheese, buffalo sauce, and cheddar cheese. It's a flavorful 30-minute dinner that's easy to make mild or spicy.

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Total Time30

Course: Gluten-Free, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Low Fat

Skill Level: Beginner

Servings: servings

Author: Rena Awada

Ingredients

4 Chicken breasts boneless, skinless
Kosher salt and pepper to taste
¼ cup buffalo sauce or 2 tablespoons hot sauce
4 ounces Cream cheese softened
½ cup Cheddar cheese shredded
2-3 Green onions chopped
1 tablespoon Parsley freshly chopped

Instructions

First, preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly spray a casserole dish with cooking oil spray.
Place 4 Chicken breasts into the casserole dish and season with Kosher salt and pepper on both sides.
In a small bowl, combine the ¼ cup buffalo sauce with the 4 ounces Cream cheese and 2-3 Green onions. Add it over the chicken in the dish and mix.
Coat the chicken well and then top with ½ cup Cheddar cheese.
Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes until chicken is cooked through and cheese is melted. Garnish with 1 tablespoon Parsley and more sliced green onions if you like.
Test the doneness by inserting a meat thermometer into the center of each chicken breast, the temperature should read 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Notes

Use mild buffalo sauce for a family-friendly version or hot buffalo sauce for more heat.
Very thick chicken breasts may need additional cooking time.
For even cooking, pound thick chicken breasts to an even thickness.
Light or reduced-fat cream cheese can be used.
Boneless, skinless chicken thighs can be substituted for chicken breasts.
Check the thickest part of the chicken with a meat thermometer and cook to 165°F.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

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