Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Casserole

Rice, chicken tenders, and ranch dressing are layered in this cheesy, hearty casserole fans of Buffalo wing sauce and cheese will enjoy.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 657 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 2 cups cooked rice
• 1 (14 ounce) package chicken tenders
• 2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
• 2 cups crushed corn chips (such as Tostitos®)
• 0.5 cup ranch dressing
• 0.33333334326744 cup buffalo wing sauce

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Spread rice in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Pour Buffalo chicken mixture on top. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese on top. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until Cheddar cheese is melted and bubbly, about 45 minutes. Sprinkle corn chips on top.

Step 4

Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add chicken tenders. Cook until no longer pink in the center and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 165 degrees F (75 degrees C), 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and cool until easily handled, about 5 minutes. Shred chicken with 2 forks.

Step 5

Beat cream cheese in a blender until smooth. Add ranch dressing, Buffalo wing sauce, and water; blend until smooth. Mix in shredded chicken and Colby-Jack cheese.