Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Casserole

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If you love Buffalo chicken and cheese, you will love this casserole recipe!

close up of chicken casserole topped with chips on plate
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
1 9x13-inch casserole
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 (14 ounce) package chicken tenders

  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

  • ½ cup ranch dressing

  • 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®)

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add chicken tenders. Cook until no longer pink in the center and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 165 degrees F (75 degrees C), 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and cool until easily handled, about 5 minutes. Shred chicken with 2 forks.

  3. Beat cream cheese in a blender until smooth. Add ranch dressing, Buffalo wing sauce, and water; blend until smooth. Mix in shredded chicken and Colby-Jack cheese.

  4. Spread rice in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Pour Buffalo chicken mixture on top. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese on top. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until Cheddar cheese is melted and bubbly, about 45 minutes. Sprinkle corn chips on top.

Cook’s Note

Cover leftovers in individual portions. If you cover the entire dish and reheat it later, the corn chips can get soggy.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

657 Calories
46g Fat
31g Carbs
30g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 657
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 46g 59%
Saturated Fat 22g 111%
Cholesterol 125mg 42%
Sodium 1113mg 48%
Total Carbohydrate 31g 11%
Dietary Fiber 2g 5%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 30g 60%
Calcium 279mg 21%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 199mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.