Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Casserole

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

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 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.