Best 6 Filling Buffalo Chicken Casserole Recipes

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Filling buffalo chicken casserole can be a lifesaver for those busy weeknights when you need a quick and easy meal. It's a delicious and satisfying dish that combines the spicy flavor of buffalo sauce with the comfort of a hearty casserole. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a delicious and filling meal on the table in no time. Let's dive into the world of flavor and explore the best buffalo chicken casserole recipes.

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BUFFALO CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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The Southern Living Test Kitchen has a gift for turning some of our favorite foods into casseroles. Case in point: This recipe turns hot and spicy chicken wings into a warm and comforting meal that serves six hungry guests or family members. Simply combine buffalo chicken, loads of cheese (we like the flavorful combination of shredded Cheddar and crumbled blue), sour cream, and hearty pasta (penne is our pick). Then comes the heat with buffalo-style hot sauce. We added in chopped carrots and sliced celery for crunch and topped it off with a buttery panko breadcrumb seasoning. It's a versatile dish that is perfect for a game day appetizer, weekend lunch, or weeknight supper. Besides being delicious, this casserole can also be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.

Provided by Southern Living Editors

Categories     Casserole

Time 45m

Yield Serves 6 (serving size: about 1 1/2 cups)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Cooking spray
12 ounces uncooked penne
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups half-and-half
12 ounces sharp white Cheddar cheese, shredded (about 3 cups), divided
⅔ cup buffalo-style hot sauce (such as Frank's RedHot)
½ cup sour cream
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
3 cups shredded cooked chicken (about 1 lb.)
½ cup finely chopped carrots (from 2 medium carrots)
½ cup thinly sliced celery (from 2 stalks), plus celery leaves for garnish
¾ cup panko (Japanese-style breadcrumbs)
1 ounce blue cheese, crumbled (about 1/4 cup)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Coat a 13- x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Prepare pasta in a large stockpot according to package directions for al dente. Drain pasta; return to stockpot, and set aside.
  • While pasta cooks, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large saucepan over medium. Add flour; cook, whisking constantly, until golden brown, about 1 minute. Gradually add half-and-half, whisking constantly; cook, whisking often, until mixture is thickened and coats back of a spoon, about 3 minutes. Reduce heat to low; gradually add 2 cups of the Cheddar 1/2 cup at a time, stirring until melted and smooth after each addition. Remove from heat; whisk in hot sauce, sour cream, Worcestershire, and salt. Pour sauce over drained pasta in stockpot; add chicken, carrots, and celery, and toss gently to evenly combine. Spoon mixture into prepared baking dish.
  • Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan over low. Stir together melted butter and panko in a small bowl. Sprinkle casserole evenly with remaining 1 cup Cheddar and panko mixture. Bake in preheated oven until casserole is golden brown and bubbly, 25 to 30 minutes. Sprinkle evenly with blue cheese, and garnish with celery leaves. Serve hot.

BUFFALO CHICKEN POTATO CASSEROLE



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Buffalo chicken takes on a whole new flavor profile when added to a potato casserole. Easy ingredients to throw together means dinner is on in no time.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 boxes (4.7 oz each) Betty Crocker™ scalloped potatoes
4 cups boiling water
1 1/3 cups milk
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1/4 cup Frank's™ RedHot™ Buffalo Wings Sauce
2 cups Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles, if desired
Celery sticks, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Make scalloped potatoes as directed on box for stove-top directions, reserving butter for topping. Stir in cream cheese, chicken and Buffalo wing sauce. Pour into baking dish.
  • In 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat. Toast bread crumbs in butter about 5 minutes or until light golden brown. Stir in garlic powder. Sprinkle over chicken and potatoes.
  • Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until sauce is bubbling. Let stand 5 minutes before serving (sauce will thicken as it stands). Serve with blue cheese and celery sticks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 700 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

BUFFALO CHICKEN AND POTATO CASSEROLE



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Filling and delicious. Don't let the high oven temp or number of steps intimidate you. My family of picky eaters loved this and there were no leftovers. Happy eating and I look forward to your comments.

Provided by krisgo

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

cooking spray
⅓ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup ranch dressing
2 tablespoons Buffalo wing sauce (such as Frank's® RedHot®)
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
2 teaspoons salt
6 Idaho potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 (12 ounce) package bacon
3 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
4 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • Mix oil, ranch dressing, Buffalo wing sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt together in a a large bowl to make sauce. Add potatoes; stir to coat thoroughly. Transfer potatoes to the casserole dish.
  • Place chicken in the sauce bowl; stir to coat with remaining sauce. Marinate in the refrigerator, about 30 minutes.
  • Roast potatoes in the preheated oven while chicken marinates, stirring halfway, until tender, about 30 minutes. Stir in chicken. Continue roasting, stirring once or twice, until chicken and potatoes are tender, 15 to 30 minutes.
  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels.
  • Crumble bacon into a bowl; stir in Colby Jack cheese and green onions.
  • Sprinkle cheese mixture over potatoes and chicken; bake until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 653.6 calories, Carbohydrate 33.4 g, Cholesterol 131 mg, Fat 38.2 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 44.2 g, SaturatedFat 16.2 g, Sodium 1540.2 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

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

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

BUFFALO CHICKEN POT PIE WITH CHEDDAR BISCUITS



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Cheesy onion biscuits top a creamy filling that brings all the flavors of Buffalo wings to a crowd-pleasing weeknight casserole.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups shredded deli rotisserie chicken (about 1 lb)
1/3 cup Frank's® Red Hot® Buffalo Wings Sauce
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped carrot
1 cup Progresso™ unsalted chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
6 oz cream cheese, cubed
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (6 oz)
1 cup Original Bisquick™ mix
1/3 cup milk
2 tablespoons sliced green onions

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In medium bowl, mix chicken and sauce.
  • In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, celery and carrot; cook 6 to 7 minutes or until carrot is tender. Stir in chicken mixture and broth. Add cream cheese cubes and 1 1/4 cups of the Cheddar cheese; stir until completely melted. Pour mixture into baking dish.
  • Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix Bisquick™ mix, milk, green onions and remaining 1/4 cup Cheddar cheese until well blended. Spoon 16 tablespoons dough on top of chicken mixture. Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until casserole is bubbly and biscuits are golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 940 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 1/2 g

FILLING BUFFALO CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Filling Buffalo Chicken Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by carolinafan

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup uncooked regular long grain white rice
1 cup water
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb chicken breast, boneless and skinless, cut into thin strips
2 medium stalk celery, thinly sliced
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
1/4 cup blue cheese dressing

Steps:

  • Cook rice in water 20 minutes as directed on package.
  • Meanwhile, heat oven to 350*.
  • In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add chicken and celery; cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until chicken is no longer pink in center.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Open can of tomatoes, cut up tomatoes in can.
  • Stir tomatoes and wing sauce into chicken mixture.
  • Spray 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Spoon cooked rice into dish.
  • Spread chicken mixture over rice (do not stir).
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until hot in center.
  • Drizzle dressing over top.

### Key Ingredients for Buffalo Shredded Bonless Grilled or Rotisserie Rotisserie - Boned, skinless chicken breasts or thighs - Olive oil - Taco seasoning - Garlic powder - Cayenne powder - Onion powder - Paprika - Oregano - Cumin - Black or white sesame seeds - Celery salt ### Step-by-step Cooking Instructions: 1. Preheat the broiler to high. 2. Place the chicken, zucchini, and green peppers on a large foil-coated pan. 3. In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, taco seasoning, and remaining seasonings (except for the sesame seeds). 4. Brush the seasoning mixture over the chicken and veggies. 5. Broil for 8-10 minutes per side or until the chicken is no longer pink and the veggies are slightly charred. 6. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. ### 3 Essential Cooking Insights: 1. **Prep Smarter:** Save time and effort by using pre-cooked chicken. Rotisserie or shredded chicken can be quickly seasoned and grilled for the same delicious results. 2. **Spice it Up!**: Don't be shy with the seasonings. The combination of taco seasoning, paprika, and cayenne gives the chicken and veggies a zesty, flavorful kick. 3. **Oven-Friendly Alternative:** If you don't have a broiler, don't worry! You can easily bake the chicken and veggies in a 400°F (200°C) preheated convection or traditional fan forced over for 20-30 minute or until the desired doness is achieved. ### Tempting Serving Suggestions: - **Tangy Sauce Symphony**: Elevate your Buffalo shredded chicken with a variety of dipping sauces. Try classic blue cheese or ranch, fiery hot buffalo, or creamy avocado for a delightful contrast. - **Taco Tuesday Twist**: Turn your Buffalo chicken into a taco party! Simply fill tortillas with shredded chicken, roasted veggies, salsa, and crumbled cheese for a satisfying and smoky taco experience. - **Sandwich Symphony**: Create a hearty and flavorful sandwich by piling Buffalo shredded chicken on toasted buns or bread. Top with your favorite veggies, a drizzle of your favorite dipping, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds for an irresistible lunch or dinner option. ### Handy Leftover Hacks: - **Freezing Favors**: Buffalo shredded chicken can be easily stored in the freezer for up to 3 months. Simply portion the chicken and veggies into airtight freezer-proof bags or freezer meal-prep trays. When ready to enjoy, simply thaw and re-grill or re-bake until warmed through. - **Repurpose with Flair**: Leftover chicken and veggies can be repurposed in various ways. Toss them into salads for a protein-packed crunch, use them to top your favorite pizza, or mix them into scrambled eggs for a savory breakfast surprise. ### Recipe Recap: Buffalo shredded chicken is a versatile and finger-licking good dish that packs a flavorful and smoky kick. With a simple grilling or broiling process, you'll have a delightful main course or versatile ingredient for various cuisines. The recipe offers valuable tips on prep, cooking, and serving, making it a go-to choice for both casual weeknight dinners and vibrant gatherings. So, grab your ingredients, fire up your broiler or convection over, and embark on a culinary journey that's sure to leave your taste buds craving more!

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