Description
A simple casserole combining cooked rice, shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, and cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
- 1 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice, shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, ranch dressing, and half of the cheddar cheese. Mix until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining half of the cheddar cheese and the blue cheese crumbles (if using) over the top.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the casserole is hot and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken for quicker preparation.
- Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce to control the spice level.
- For a crispier top, add a layer of breadcrumbs mixed with melted butter during the last 10 minutes of baking.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 950
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 95
Keywords: Buffalo Chicken Rice Casserole, chicken casserole, buffalo sauce recipe, easy dinner, baked rice dish