Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Casserole

4.70 (6)
⏱ 80 mins 🍽 ['8', '1 (9x13-inch) casserole'] 🌶 american 🏷 Snack

This comforting casserole combines shredded chicken tenders with cooked rice in a creamy, tangy sauce made from cream cheese, ranch dressing, and Buffalo wing sauce. The mixture is layered in a dish, covered with sharp Cheddar, and baked until bubbly. A final topping of crushed corn chips adds a satisfying crunch. It serves eight people and is ideal for fans of Buffalo wing flavours.

Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Casserole

Ingredients

  • 1 (14 ounce) package chicken tenders
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 0.5 cup ranch dressing
  • 0.33333334326744 cup Buffalo wing sauce
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups crushed corn chips (such as Tostitos®)

Method

  1. Set your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) to preheat.
  2. Boil a large pot of water, then cook the chicken tenders for 10 to 15 minutes until they reach an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees F (75 degrees C). Drain the chicken, let it cool for about 5 minutes, then shred it using two forks.
  3. Place the softened cream cheese into a blender and process until smooth. Add the ranch dressing, wing sauce, and 2 tablespoons water, blending again until combined. Transfer this sauce to a bowl and mix in the shredded chicken and Colby Jack cheese.
  4. Evenly distribute the 2 cups of cooked rice across the base of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Pour the prepared Buffalo chicken mixture over the rice, then sprinkle the sharp Cheddar cheese on top. Cover the dish tightly with aluminium foil.
  5. Bake in your preheated oven for about 45 minutes, until the cheese is fully melted and bubbling. Remove from the oven and scatter the crushed corn chips over the surface.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories657 kcal
Fat46 g
Sugars1 g
Protein30 g
Sodium1113 mg

Recipe details

CategorySnack
Cuisineamerican
AuthorAddisonsMommy