Buffalo Chicken Casserole
Creamy, spicy, and loaded with cheesy goodness — this buffalo chicken casserole is everything you love about game-day wings baked into a weeknight-friendly dish. It’s bold, hearty, and perfect for meal prep or sharing with a crowd.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
- Category: dinner
Ingredients
2 tbsp olive oil
3/4 cup yellow onion, diced
3 ribs celery, diced
24 oz frozen cauliflower rice (or 4 cups cooked white rice)
1 lb cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie works great)
1/2 cup ranch dressing (optional)
3/4 cup hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp kosher salt
4 oz cream cheese, cubed
Optional toppings: sliced green onions, sour cream, ranch, blue cheese crumbles
Instructions
Preheat oven: Set to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13” baking dish.
Sauté veggies: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium. Add onion and celery; cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
Mix base: In a large bowl, combine sautéed veggies, cauliflower rice, chicken, hot sauce, cream cheese, ranch (if using), garlic powder, salt, and 1 cup of cheddar. Stir until creamy.
Assemble: Spread mixture into baking dish. Top with remaining cheddar.
Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until bubbly and golden.
Top & serve: Garnish with green onions, sour cream, or your favorite toppings.
Nutrition
- Calories: ~360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 24g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
Find it online: https://ketospoonful.com/buffalo-chicken-casserole/