Best 2 Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Casserole Recipes

Cheesy buffalo chicken casserole is a delightful dish that combines the bold flavors of buffalo sauce, tender chicken, and gooey cheese. This hearty casserole is perfect for a game day party, a potluck, or a cozy family dinner. With its crispy breadcrumb topping and creamy buffalo sauce, this casserole is sure to be a hit.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

CHEESY BUFFALO CHICKEN CASSEROLE

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

Provided by AddisonsMommy

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Baked and Roasted

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 (14 ounce) package chicken tenders
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
½ cup ranch dressing
⅓ 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®)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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 (74 degrees C), 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and cool until easily handled, about 5 minutes. Shred chicken with 2 forks.
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.
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.
Bake in the preheated oven until Cheddar cheese is melted and bubbly, about 45 minutes. Sprinkle corn chips on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 656.5 calories, Carbohydrate 30.8 g, Cholesterol 125.3 mg, Fat 46.2 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 30.1 g, SaturatedFat 22.2 g, Sodium 1112.7 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

CHEESY CHICKEN CASSEROLE

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Quick, easy, cheesy, and crunchy chicken casserole! A great comfort food.

Provided by kpaigel

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Creamy

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup water
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup uncooked white rice
1 ½ cooked boneless chicken breasts, shredded, or more to taste
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
¾ cup chopped fresh broccoli
¾ cup chopped mushrooms
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Bring water, chicken broth, and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and water has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
While rice is cooking, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Place shredded chicken in a large casserole dish. Add soup, water chestnuts, Cheddar cheese, broccoli, mushrooms, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Stir well, then spread the top so it's even.
Bake in the preheated oven until nicely browned and bubbly, 30 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 469.9 calories, Carbohydrate 34.5 g, Cholesterol 90.5 mg, Fat 22.7 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 30.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 877.2 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

Tips:

To make sure the chicken is cooked through, use a meat thermometer to check that it has reached an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
If you don't have a meat thermometer, you can also check that the chicken is cooked through by cutting into it. The chicken should be white and opaque all the way through, with no pink in the center.
To make the casserole even cheesier, you can add more cheese to the top before baking it.
You can also add other ingredients to the casserole, such as cooked bacon, diced bell peppers, or chopped onions.
If you're short on time, you can use a pre-cooked chicken rotisserie instead of cooking your own chicken.
Serve the casserole with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables.

Conclusion:

This cheesy buffalo chicken casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's also a great dish to serve at parties or potlucks. The casserole is made with a creamy buffalo sauce, tender chicken, and plenty of melted cheese. It's sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.