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Creamy buffalo chicken casserole baked with cheddar cheese, ranch drizzle, buffalo sauce, and green onions in a white casserole dish.
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Creamy Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Casserole Bake

This creamy cheesy buffalo chicken casserole is packed with tender shredded chicken, bold buffalo sauce, ranch flavor, and melty cheddar baked into one comforting dish. Easy to make and perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or game day, this buffalo chicken bake delivers spicy, creamy, crowd-pleasing flavor in every bite.
Course Casserole, Comfort Food, dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword baked buffalo chicken pasta casserole, buffalo chicken casserole, cheesy buffalo chicken casserole, creamy buffalo chicken bake, easy buffalo chicken dinner, game day buffalo chicken bake, ranch buffalo chicken casserole, spicy chicken casserole recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 520kcal
Cost $14 for entire recipe

Equipment

  • 9×13-inch baking dish
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Spoon or spatula
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Oven

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked shredded chicken rotisserie works great
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup buffalo sauce
  • ½ cup ranch dressing
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 2 cups cooked pasta OR rice optional but filling
  • ½ cup diced celery optional classic buffalo touch
  • ¼ cup green onions
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Topping

  • ½ cup shredded cheddar
  • ¼ cup crushed crackers or panko
  • Drizzle buffalo sauce

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, buffalo sauce, and ranch until smooth.
  • Stir in chicken, pasta/rice, celery, green onions, cheddar, and mozzarella.
  • Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  • Spread into a greased baking dish.
  • Sprinkle topping cheese and crackers over the casserole.
  • Bake 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
  • Drizzle extra buffalo sauce before serving.

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken to make this buffalo chicken casserole quick and convenient.
  • Adjust spice level by using mild buffalo sauce or mixing in extra ranch dressing.
  • Short pasta like rotini, penne, or shells works best because it holds the creamy buffalo sauce.
  • Add blue cheese crumbles for a classic buffalo chicken flavor boost.
  • For a low-carb buffalo chicken casserole, replace pasta with cauliflower or broccoli.
  • This casserole is great for meal prep and reheats well without drying out.
  • Freeze the assembled unbaked casserole for up to 2 months for an easy future dinner.
  • Sprinkle extra cheese during the last 5 minutes of baking for a gooey, golden finish.