Baked Boneless Buffalo Chicken

4.58 from 7 votes

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Course Main Dish - Chicken

Cuisine American

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 25

Total Time: 30

Servings:

Calories:608

Author:Marye Audet-White

Ingredients

▢ 4 chicken breasts, boneless & skinless
▢ 8 ounces cream cheese
▢ ¼ cup hot sauce, Franks Red Hot is a classic ingredients
▢ 3 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
▢ 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded from a block
▢ ¼ cup green onions, chopped
▢ bleu cheese, as desired

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.
Spoon over chicken breasts.
Top with cooked crumbled bacon.
Sprinkle shredded Mozzarella cheese over the top.
Bake in the 375 F oven 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

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.

Tips:

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.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition information is estimated as a courtesy. If using for medical purposes, please verify information using your own nutritional calculator. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

This recipe has been tested several times. If you choose to use other ingredients, or change the technique in some way, the results may not be the same.

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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.

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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.

🥫 Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.

You can freeze Buffalo chicken breasts 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.
Or, cut the breasts into pieces and make "boneless wings"!
Substitute boneless chicken thighs.
Add blue cheese dressing or ranch dressing to the cream cheese mixture for more flavor - or drizzle it on top.
For a spicy Buffalo 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. Check it with an instant read meat thermometer to be sure.
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.
Have leftovers? Make Buffalo chicken salad or Buffalo chicken wraps. SO good.

👩‍🍳 FAQs

Is it better to bake chicken covered or uncovered?

It depends on the recipe. For this buffalo chicken recipe, I recommend baking it uncovered.

Is Buffalo chicken good for you?

Yes, as long as you aren't deep frying the chicken it's good for you.

Can I cook chicken at 425?

You can cook some chicken recipes that high - it really depends on the recipe. Don't try it with this recipe.

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🍽️ Serve with...

Looking for what to serve with buffalo chicken bake? I recommend any of these side dish recipes.

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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 the classic Buffalo 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 that has all the bright, fresh flavor of the Italian countryside in every bite.

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First published February 18, 2022. Last updated February 27, 2023 with more helpful tips and editorial updates.

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