Rice, chicken tenders, and ranch dressing are layered in this hearty, cheesy Buffalo chicken casserole recipe fans of Buffalo wings and cheese will enjoy.
Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
60 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Calories
657 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Step 2
Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add chicken tenders and cook until no longer pink in centers and an instant-read thermometer inserted into centers reads at least 165 degrees F (75 degrees C), 10 to 15 minutes. Drain; cool until easy to handle, about 5 minutes. Shred chicken with 2 forks.
Step 3
Add cream cheese to a blender; blend until smooth. Add ranch dressing, wing sauce, and water; blend until smooth. Stir in shredded chicken and Colby-Jack cheese.
Step 4
Spread rice in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Pour Buffalo chicken mixture on top; sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil.
Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 45 minutes. Sprinkle chips on top.