Description
This Jalapeño Buffalo Chicken Casserole is a spicy and creamy twist on a classic casserole dish. Packed with shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, and plenty of cheese, this dish is sure to be a hit with spice lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Mixture:
- 4 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 2 fresh jalapeños, thinly sliced
- 2 cups frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Toppings:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Few sliced jalapeños (reserved from above)
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, cream cheese, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, sliced jalapeños, hash browns, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Assemble Casserole: Spread the mixture in the baking dish. Top with remaining cheddar cheese and jalapeño slices.
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes until hot and bubbly, and cheese is melted and golden.
- Rest and Serve: Let it rest for 5 minutes, garnish with green onions, and serve.
Notes
- Adjust spice level by varying jalapeño quantity.
- Pair with extra ranch or blue cheese dressing for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
