Baked Boneless Buffalo Chicken

Name: Baked Boneless Buffalo Chicken
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts (boneless & skinless); 8 ounces cream cheese; 1/4 cup hot sauce (Franks Red Hot is a classic ingredients); 3 strips bacon (cooked and crumbled); 1 cup Mozzarella cheese (shredded from a block); 1/4 cup green onions (chopped); bleu cheese (as desired)

This easy boneless Buffalo chicken bake is done in 30 minutes so it's wonderful for those busy weeknights when you're exhausted. You can even assemble it a day or so ahead and slip it into the oven when you get home from work.

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How about a 30 minute chicken dinner with lots of flavor? Smoky bacon, tangy sauce - this easy recipe has it all!

If you love spicy chicken you'll definitely want to try this recipe.

Overhead view of baked chicken breast in a sauce garnished with bacon and green onions. — This easy Buffalo chicken bake recipe is a family favorite!

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❤️ Why you'll love it
🧾 Ingredients
🔪 Instructions
🥫 Storage
📖 Variations
💭 Tips
👩‍🍳 FAQs
📚 Related recipes
🍽️ Serve with...
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📞 The last word
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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 AND it's low carb!

🧾 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.

🔪 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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French Onion Chicken Bake is one of my favorite chicken recipes, it's simple to make and full of flavor.
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.

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📞 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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