Description
This Jalapeño Buffalo Chicken Casserole is a spicy and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cozy night in. Packed with tender chicken, creamy ranch dressing, and a kick of buffalo sauce, this casserole is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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For the Casserole:
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup cooked rice or cauliflower rice
- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 2 jalapeños, thinly sliced (seeds removed for less heat)
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Mix the ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, rice or cauliflower rice, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and 1 cup of the cheddar cheese. Mix until fully combined.
- Layer and bake: Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese and arrange sliced jalapeños over the top. Bake for 25–30 minutes until hot and bubbly.
- Rest and serve: Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
- You can swap the rice for cooked pasta or use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Adjust the amount of jalapeño or buffalo sauce to control the heat level.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
