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Buffalo Chicken Rice Casserole (Creamy, Cheesy & Crowd-Favorite)

Nettie
Creamy buffalo chicken rice casserole made with tender chicken, fluffy rice, bold buffalo sauce, and melted cheese. This easy baked casserole is a comforting, crowd-pleasing dinner perfect for weeknights or game day.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course casserole, dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 579 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Casserole

  • 2 cups rice cooked
  • 2 cups chicken shredded
  • 1 cup buffalo sauce
  • 1 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1½ cups cheddar cheese shredded (reserve 1/2 cup for topping)
  • ½ cup mozzarella shredded
  • ½ cup celery chopped
  • ¼ cup green onions sliced

Topping

  • ½ cup crackers or panko crushed
  • 2 tbsp butter melted
  • ½ cup cheese

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven: Set oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish.
  • Mix casserole filling: In a large bowl combine cooked rice, shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, dressing, sour cream, 1 cup cheddar + ½ cup mozzarella, celery, and green onions. Stir until creamy and evenly coated.
  • Spread in dish: Transfer mixture into prepared baking dish and smooth into an even layer.
  • Make topping: In a small bowl, stir together crushed crackers and melted butter until coated. Sprinkle evenly over casserole.
  • Add final cheese: Sprinkle the reserved ½ cup shredded cheese evenly over the top.
  • Bake: Bake 25–30 minutes until hot, bubbly, and lightly golden.
  • Rest: Let sit 5 minutes before serving so casserole sets properly.

Notes

When it comes to the nutrition information provided for recipes, it’s important to keep in mind that it’s just an estimate. The actual nutritional values can vary based on the specific ingredients and brands you use. Be mindful that any nutritional information provided is intended as a general guideline rather than exact values.

Reserve part of the cheese for topping so the casserole gets that classic bubbly golden finish.
Notes
Adjust spice level using mild or hot buffalo sauce.
Homemade Buffalo Sauce Recipes above in Blog Post.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 579kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 16gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 84mgSodium: 1513mgPotassium: 209mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 682IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 312mgIron: 1mg
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