Description
Jalapeño Buffalo Chicken Casserole is a hearty dish that brings comfort food to a new level of flavor. This indulgent casserole features tender, shredded chicken enveloped in a spicy buffalo sauce, complemented by fresh jalapeños and creamy cheese. Perfect for family dinners or game days, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also customizable to suit your taste. With just a few simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can create an irresistible meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Whether you’re serving it as a main course or bringing it to a potluck, this casserole promises to be the star of the show.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3–4 fresh jalapeños
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a large baking dish.
- Cook the chicken in a pot over medium heat until fully cooked (15-20 minutes), then shred it.
- In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken with cream cheese and buffalo sauce; add diced jalapeños.
- Transfer the mixture into the baking dish and top with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg