Description
This Buffalo Ranch Chicken Bake is a flavorful and comforting dish featuring juicy cubed chicken breasts coated in spicy buffalo sauce and creamy ranch seasoning, topped with melted cheddar cheese. It’s an easy-to-make, baked casserole perfect for a satisfying family dinner.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 lbs (900g) boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- ½ cup (120ml) buffalo sauce
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
- 1½ cups (150g) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Garnish
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s hot and ready when the dish is assembled.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with olive oil or cooking spray to prevent sticking and aid in easy cleanup.
- Mix Chicken and Seasonings: In a large bowl, toss the cubed chicken breasts with buffalo sauce, ranch seasoning mix, garlic powder, and black pepper until evenly coated with the flavorful mixture.
- Assemble in Baking Dish: Spread the seasoned chicken evenly in the prepared baking dish, creating uniform layers for even cooking.
- Add Cream: Pour the heavy cream evenly over the chicken to add moisture and richness that will blend with the buffalo and ranch flavors during baking.
- Top with Cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the entire dish to create a golden, melty crust once baked.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) to ensure it is cooked safely through.
- Garnish and Serve: Once baked, remove the dish from the oven and sprinkle chopped green onions on top for a fresh, vibrant garnish before serving.
Notes
- Serve this dish over rice, pasta, or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
- Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce to control the heat level according to your preference.
- For extra flavor and texture, add crumbled cooked bacon on top before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American Comfort Food
