Description
A spicy, cheesy one-pan dish combining tender chicken, fluffy rice, and tangy buffalo sauce in a comforting casserole. Ready in 45 minutes, it’s perfect for quick weeknights or game days.
Ingredients
2 boneless chicken breasts (or 1 rotisserie chicken)
2 cups cooked white rice
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/3 cup buffalo hot sauce
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup milk
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 tbsp butter (for the roux)
1/2 cup shredded carrots and/or celery
2 tbsp chopped green onions
Instructions
Cook rice according to package instructions
Sauté chicken breasts until fully cooked, then shred or dice
In a pan, melt butter and whisk in flour to make a roux
Gradually stir in buffalo sauce, mayonnaise, and milk until thickened
Combine rice, cooked chicken, and sauce mixture
Spread into a baking dish
Top with cheddar cheese
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes until golden
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for convenience
Mild cheese blends like Monterey Jack work well
Add broccoli or frozen mixed veggies for extra nutrients
Let rest 5 minutes before serving to avoid runny topping
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 casserole portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg