Description
A comforting, cheesy casserole featuring shredded chicken in spicy buffalo sauce, topped with melty cheese and baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup buffalo wing sauce (such as Frank’s RedHot)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: chopped celery or bell pepper for crunch
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Stir in buffalo sauce until well combined.
- Add shredded chicken and half of the cheddar and mozzarella cheeses; mix until everything is coated.
- Transfer mixture to a baking dish (about 8×8 or similar).
- Sprinkle remaining cheddar and mozzarella on top, along with crumbled blue cheese if using.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle with chopped green onions (and optional celery or bell pepper) before serving.
- Serve hot with tortilla chips, crackers, or celery sticks.
Notes
- You can use store‑bought rotisserie chicken to save time.
- Adjust buffalo sauce to your heat preference.
- For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream.
- Great for game‑day parties and potlucks.
- Leftovers store well and can be re‑heated or served as a dip.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg