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Buffalo Chicken Cheese Bake: The Ultimate Easy Weeknight Dinner Recipe

This Buffalo Chicken Cheese Bake features chunky shredded chicken in a vibrant orange sauce, topped with a thick, toasted mozzarella and cheddar crust. A perfectly spicy, cheesy, and easy-to-make comfort meal for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Buffalo Chicken Cheese Bake Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs Shredded Chicken Breast 680g, chunky shreds
  • 1 cup Buffalo Hot Sauce 240ml, high-quality cayenne based
  • 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter 56g, melted
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder 5g
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder 5g
  • 1.5 cups Mozzarella Cheese 170g, shredded
  • 1.5 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese 170g, shredded
  • 1/2 cup Green Scallions 50g, finely sliced
  • 1/4 cup Blue Cheese Crumbles 30g

Equipment

  • 1 Rustic Ceramic Baking Dish Ensures even heat and crispy edges.
  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl For coating chicken.
  • 1 Whisk For emulsifying the sauce.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Shred cooked chicken into chunky pieces and season with garlic and onion powder.
  2. Whisk buffalo sauce and melted butter until glossy and vibrant orange. Fold into the chicken until thoroughly coated.
Baking
  1. Transfer chicken to ceramic dish. Top with a thick, uneven layer of mozzarella and cheddar, pushing some to the edges.
  2. Bake for 20 minutes until bubbly. Broil for 2-3 minutes to achieve toasted golden-brown spots and crispy edges.
Finishing
  1. Rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with sliced scallions and blue cheese crumbles before serving.

Notes

Hand-shred your cheese for a better melt and crust.
Always broil before adding scallions to prevent them from burning.