Description
Jalapeño Buffalo Chicken Casserole is a flavor-packed dish that combines creamy chicken, zesty jalapeños, and a spicy buffalo sauce into a deliciously satisfying meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this easy-to-make casserole is sure to impress family and friends with its bold flavors and comforting texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 fresh jalapeños, diced (adjust for spice preference)
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1.5 cups shredded Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese blend
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 bag corn tortilla chips (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cook the chicken in a pan over medium heat until no longer pink inside (6-8 minutes per side). Shred the cooked chicken.
- In a large bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, diced jalapeños, buffalo sauce, and cream cheese until well combined.
- Fold in half of the shredded cheese blend.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and top with remaining shredded cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving with tortilla chips.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg