Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Rest Time 10 mins
Total Time 1 hr
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Difficulty: Beginner
Cooking Temp: 190  C
Servings: 6
Best Season: All Seasons
Description

This bold and creamy Buffalo Chicken Casserole is the perfect fusion of spicy buffalo chicken and hearty comfort food. Packed with shredded chicken, cheesy goodness, and a kick of hot sauce, it’s a one-dish wonder that’s easy to make and irresistibly satisfying. Ideal for game day, meal prep, or a cozy family dinner.

Ingredients
    For the Base
  • 3 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie or poached)
  • 3 cups cooked pasta (penne or rotini works best)
  • 1 cup buffalo wing sauce (mild or hot, depending on your spice preference)
  • 0 cup 0.5 ranch dressing (or blue cheese dressing for a tangy kick)
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
  • 0 cup 0.5 cream cheese (softened)
  • 0 tsp 0.5 garlic powder
  • 0 tsp 0.5 onion powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
    • For the Topping
  • 0 cup 0.5 panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tbsp butter (melted)
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives or green onions
  • 0 cup 0.25 crumbled blue cheese (optional)
Instructions
    Preheat the Oven
  1. 1
    Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.
    2. Mix the Creamy Buffalo Sauce
  2. 2
    In a large mixing bowl, combine buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, sour cream, softened cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
    3. Combine Main Ingredients
  3. 3
    Add cooked shredded chicken, pasta, and 1.5 cups of shredded cheddar cheese into the buffalo mixture. Stir everything together until well coated.
    4. Transfer to Casserole Dish
  4. 4
    Pour the entire mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
    5. Add the Topping
  5. 5
    In a small bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs with melted butter. Sprinkle over the casserole, then top with remaining cheddar cheese and optional blue cheese crumbles.
    6. Bake
  6. 6
    Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until bubbly and golden on top.
    7. Cool and Garnish
  7. 7
    Let rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped chives or green onions.
Note

Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat in microwave or oven.

Make-Ahead: Assemble casserole and refrigerate overnight. Add topping just before baking.

Variations: Swap pasta for cooked rice or cauliflower rice for a low-carb version. Add chopped celery or bell peppers for crunch.

Spice Level: Adjust buffalo sauce quantity or use mild/hot versions based on your heat preference.

Keywords: easy dinner, buffalo chicken, spicy casserole, comfort food, meal prep
Read it online: https://petitepanini.com/recipe/buffalo-chicken-casserole-recipe/