How about a 30 minute chicken dinner with lots of flavor? Smoky bacon, tangy sauce - this easy recipe has it all!
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❤️ Why you'll love it
- Get the tangy flavor of buffalo chicken wings without all the hassle heating up the deep fryer.
- You only need a few simple ingredients to make this great recipe.
- Tastes even better the next day.
And, if that's not enough reason to love it how about the fact that you're getting 60 grams of protein in each serving!
🧾 Ingredients
This is an overview of the ingredients. You'll find the full measurements and instructions in the green recipe card (printable) at the bottom of the page.
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🔪 Instructions
This is an overview of the instructions. Full instructions are in the green recipe card at the bottom of the page.
- Add buffalo sauce and softened cream cheese to a mixing bowl.
- Blend together until smooth and combined well.
- Cover the chicken breasts with the hot sauce mixture.
- Top with mozzarella cheese and cooked bacon, then bake in the oven.
🥄 Equipment
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🥫 Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
You can freeze this dish for up to 3 months, however the texture of the sauce may change a little.
📖 Variations
- If you want a milder sauce you can use mild buffalo wing sauce instead of hot sauce. Frank's Red Hot Sauce works well.
- This recipe uses boneless, skinless chicken breasts but you could use strips and make Buffalo chicken tenders, instead.
- Substitute boneless, skinless chicken thighs.
- Add blue cheese dressing or ranch dressing to the cream cheese mixture for more flavor - or drizzle it on top.
- For a spicier sauce add some cayenne pepper to the sauce.
- A dash of garlic powder can give some extra flavor to your chicken.
💭 Tips
Expert Tip: Spray your baking dish well with cooking spray for easy clean-up.
- Be sure to lay the chicken in a single layer so that it cooks evenly.
- Be sure that the chicken cooks to an internal temperature of 160F and then you let it rest for 10 minutes. It will come up to a safe 165F during the resting period.
- My family likes to dip celery sticks in the extra sauce when this dish is finished baking.
- This feeds 4 people with big appetites or 6 people with normal appetites.
👩🍳 FAQs
It depends on the recipe. For this buffalo chicken recipe, I recommend baking it uncovered.
Yes, as long as you aren't deep frying the chicken it is good for you.
You can, it really depends on the recipe. Don't try it with this recipe.
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- Baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken is crispy on the outside and juicy in the center, plus it's an easy recipe for a busy weeknight.
- Crispy Baked Wings is one of my family's favorite easy dinners for busy nights.
- Ricotta Chicken Bake is full of good flavors and takes just 30 minutes.
🍽️ Serve with...
Looking for what to serve with buffalo chicken bake? I recommend any of these side dish recipes.
- These mashed potatoes are a flavorful side dish that your entire family will enjoy.
- Keto Creamed Spinach is a creamy vegetable side dish that is full of healthy fats.
- Maple Roasted Carrots are sweet, fresh, and simple to make.
- Cornbread is great for sopping up ALL the sauce.
- Apple Cider Sangria is a delicious addition.
📞 The last word
I like this baked Buffalo chicken better than wings. It's so much easier to eat - I hate picking around those bones.
My family is picky but I like to sprinkle some blue cheese crumbles on the top of my serving. I love the cool, creamy texture and tangy flavor that it adds.
Next time try this creamy Tuscan chicken! It's an easy skillet meal.
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Buffalo Chicken Bake Recipe
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Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts, boneless & skinless
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- ¼ cup hot sauce
- 3 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded from a block
- ¼ cup green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 F.
- Spray casserole dish with no-stick cooking spray.
- Place chicken breasts in a casserole dish in a single layer.
- Soften cream cheese in the microwave for a minute or so.
- Whisk the softened cream cheese and hot sauce together.
- Spread over chicken breasts.
- Top with cooked crumbled bacon.
- Sprinkle shredded Mozzarella cheese over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven at 375 F for 20-25 minutes until chicken reaches an interior temperature of 160F.
- Let rest for 10 minutes (the chicken will continue to cook to a safe 165F.)
Notes
- Be sure to lay the chicken in a single layer so that it cooks evenly.
- Be sure that the chicken cooks to an internal temperature of 160F and then you let it rest for 10 minutes. It will come up to a safe 165F during the resting period.
- My family likes to dip celery sticks in the extra sauce when this dish is finished baking.
- This feeds 4 people with big appetites or 6 people with normal appetites.
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