Description
This Jalapeño Buffalo Chicken Casserole is a spicy, cheesy, and flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a gathering with friends. Packed with shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, and a mix of cheeses, this casserole has a kick of heat from fresh jalapeños. It’s easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2–3 jalapeños, seeded and diced
- 2 cups frozen hash browns, thawed
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped green onions or extra jalapeño slices for topping
For the Casserole:
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare dish: Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix chicken and sauces: In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, and softened cream cheese until well mixed.
- Add remaining ingredients: Stir in hash browns, jalapeños, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix in half of the cheddar and mozzarella cheeses.
- Bake: Spread the mixture in the prepared dish, top with remaining cheeses, and bake for 25–30 minutes until bubbly.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions or extra jalapeño slices before serving.
Notes
- Adjust spice level by varying jalapeños. Include seeds for extra heat.
- Great as a main dish or a side for game days.
- Can be prepared ahead and refrigerated before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
