Description
Buffalo Chicken Casserole is a scrumptious dish that combines tender chicken, zesty buffalo sauce, and creamy cheese, all baked to perfection. This hearty meal is perfect for game days, potlucks, or cozy family dinners, offering the ideal balance of spice and comfort. The gooey texture and crispy topping make it an irresistible favorite that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz rotini or penne pasta
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- ¼ cup green onions (chopped)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather all ingredients.
- Boil salted water and cook pasta until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat and cook chicken until golden brown (6-7 minutes per side). Shred the cooled chicken.
- In a large bowl, mix shredded chicken, cooked pasta, cream cheese, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, and half of the cheddar cheese until evenly combined.
- Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish. Top with remaining cheddar cheese and sprinkle panko breadcrumbs on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown. Broil for an extra minute if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg