Buffalo Chicken Casserole
This buffalo chicken casserole with pasta is creamy, cheesy, and packed with bold flavor. Perfect for weeknight dinners or game day!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 430kcal
Ingredients
- 8 oz rigatoni pasta cooked and drained
- 1 8oz package cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 3/4 cups ranch dressing
- 2-3 cups cooked chicken shredded
- 1/3 cups cheddar cheese grated
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese grated
- 1/4 cup green onions chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375F. Lightly grease an 8-inch casserole dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together the cream cheese, buffalo sauce, and ranch dressing until smooth.
- Add the chicken, ½ cup of mozzarella cheese, and cooked pasta. Mix to combine. Pour into the prepared casserole dish. Top with remaining mozzarella cheese and cheddar.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Sprinkle with the chopped green onion to garnish. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use softened cream cheese for a smooth sauce.
- Cook pasta just until al dente.
- Rotisserie chicken works great for convenience.
- Add extra buffalo sauce for more heat.
- Let the casserole rest briefly before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 430kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 773mg | Potassium: 241mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 261IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 164mg | Iron: 1mg