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Buffalo chicken and rice casserole

Buffalo Chicken and Rice Casserole

This creamy and cheesy buffalo chicken and rice casserole is the ultimate comfort food with a spicy kick, topped with melted cheddar, blue cheese crumbles, and fresh green onions.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Casserole, Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 6 bowls
Calories 480 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x13 baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Oven

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast shredded
  • 3 cups cooked rice white or brown
  • 1 cup buffalo wing sauce
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
  • 1/2 cup green onions sliced
  • 1 tsp black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cooked rice, buffalo wing sauce, and sour cream. Stir until everything is evenly coated.
  • Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Spread it out evenly.
  • Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
  • Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until hot and bubbly.
  • Remove from oven and top with crumbled blue cheese, sliced green onions, and a pinch of black pepper before serving.

Notes

For extra heat, drizzle additional buffalo sauce on top before serving. This casserole reheats beautifully for meal prep!
Keyword Buffalo Chicken, Chicken and Rice, Comfort Food, Spicy Casserole
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