Buffalo Chicken Casserole
A creamy, spicy buffalo chicken bake with cream cheese, ranch, and plenty of cheddar. A crowd-pleasing keto casserole that reheats like a dream.
Buffalo wing flavor, fork-and-knife easy
Everything you love about buffalo wings, minus the mess and the carb-heavy sides, baked into one bubbling dish. Shredded chicken gets folded into a creamy, tangy sauce of cream cheese, hot sauce, and ranch, then blanketed with melted cheddar.
It is a meal-prep hero: make it once and eat well for days. The heat is easy to dial up or down depending on your crowd.
- Use rotisserie chicken to save time
- Soften the cream cheese for a smooth sauce
- Let it rest a few minutes before serving
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Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked shredded chicken (net carbs →)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened (net carbs →)
- 1/2 cup buffalo hot sauce (net carbs →)
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing (net carbs →)
- 1/2 cup sour cream (net carbs →)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided (net carbs →)
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (net carbs →)
- 3 green onions, sliced (net carbs →)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (net carbs →)
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder (net carbs →)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
- 2In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the buffalo sauce, ranch, and sour cream until smooth.
- 3Fold in the shredded chicken, half the cheddar, the blue cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper.
- 4Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared dish and top with the remaining cheddar.
- 5Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until hot, bubbly, and lightly golden on top.
- 6Sprinkle with sliced green onions and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition (per serving)
Recipe FAQ
How spicy is this casserole?
It has a medium kick from the buffalo sauce. For a milder version, use half the hot sauce and add extra ranch. For more heat, stir in a pinch of cayenne or a few dashes of extra hot sauce.
What do I serve with buffalo chicken casserole?
Celery and cucumber sticks echo the classic wing plate. Roasted broccoli or a simple green salad also pair well and keep the meal low in carbs.
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