Description
A simple baked casserole combining cooked rice, shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, and cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
- 1 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 1 cup cream of chicken soup (canned)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onion (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice, shredded chicken, buffalo wing sauce, cream of chicken soup, and sour cream. Mix until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle the cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese over the top of the mixture.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the casserole is heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped green onion.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken for faster preparation.
- Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce to control the heat level.
- For a crispier top, add a layer of crushed crackers mixed with melted butter during the last 10 minutes of baking.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 950
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 90
Keywords: buffalo chicken, rice casserole, cheesy chicken bake, easy dinner, comfort food