Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Casserole
Description
Rice, chicken tenders, and ranch dressing are layered in this hearty, cheesy Buffalo chicken casserole recipe fans of Buffalo wings and cheese will enjoy.
Ingredients
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1 (14 ounce) package chicken tenders
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1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
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1/2 cup ranch dressing
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1/3 cup Buffalo wing sauce
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2 tablespoons water
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2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
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2 cups cooked rice
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2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
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2 cups crushed corn chips (such as Tostitos®)
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add chicken tenders and cook until no longer pink in centers and an instant-read thermometer inserted into centers reads at least 165 degrees F (75 degrees C), 10 to 15 minutes. Drain; cool until easy to handle, about 5 minutes. Shred chicken with 2 forks.
3
Add cream cheese to a blender; blend until smooth. Add ranch dressing, wing sauce, and water; blend until smooth. Stir in shredded chicken and Colby-Jack cheese.
4
Spread rice in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Pour Buffalo chicken mixture on top; sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 45 minutes. Sprinkle chips on top.