Description
Indulge in the spicy and cheesy goodness of this Buffalo Chicken Casserole. Packed with shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, cream cheese, and cheddar, this dish is a flavorful twist on a classic comfort food.
Ingredients
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For the Casserole:
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups cooked elbow macaroni or cauliflower florets
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley or additional green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Prepare the filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, softened cream cheese, and ranch dressing. Mix until creamy.
- Add remaining ingredients: Stir in the cooked macaroni or cauliflower, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, and green onions. Season with salt and pepper.
- Bake: Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish. Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly.
- Rest and garnish: Let it rest for 5 minutes before garnishing with parsley or green onions.
Notes
- For a spicier version, use hot buffalo sauce or add cayenne pepper.
- To make it low-carb, swap pasta with cauliflower or zucchini noodles.
- Top with extra cheese and broil for a crispy topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
