Description

This Easy Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Rice Casserole combines tender shredded chicken, creamy cottage cheese blended with spicy buffalo sauce, and flavorful sautéed onions and garlic. It’s a comforting, satisfying one-dish meal featuring a perfect melty cheddar cheese topping baked to bubbly perfection. Ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this casserole delivers bold buffalo flavor with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

1 bag Success Boil-in-Bag Basmati Rice, or 1 heaping cup of cooked rice
2 cups shredded chicken
1 cup cottage cheese
1/2 cup buffalo sauce
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup diced onion
1 tbsp minced garlic
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Olive oil or olive oil spray

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Set the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it’s ready for baking your casserole later.
Cook Rice: Prepare the Success Boil-in-Bag Basmati Rice according to the package instructions, then set it aside once cooked and fluffy.
Blend Cheese and Sauce: In a blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese and buffalo sauce. Blend until you get a smooth creamy mixture.
Sauté Onions and Garlic: Heat olive oil or spray a large skillet on medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing until they are soft, translucent, and fragrant—about 3-4 minutes.
Combine Ingredients: Lower the heat to low. Add shredded chicken, cooked rice, and the blended cottage cheese and buffalo sauce mixture into the skillet. Stir to evenly blend everything together. Season with salt and black pepper to your taste.
Prepare for Baking: Flatten the mixture evenly in the skillet. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top. If your skillet is not oven-safe, transfer the mixture to a casserole dish before adding cheese.
Bake: Place the skillet or casserole dish in the preheated oven. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve: Remove from the oven and serve warm. For extra flavor, drizzle with blue cheese or ranch dressing and garnish with green onion if desired.

Notes

If you prefer a spicier casserole, add extra buffalo sauce or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
Using leftover cooked chicken is a great time-saver for this recipe.
If you don’t have a blender, you can whisk the cottage cheese and buffalo sauce vigorously to combine.
For a lower-fat option, use low-fat cottage cheese and reduced-fat cheddar cheese.
This casserole can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 24 hours before baking.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Casserole
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Buffalo chicken casserole, cheesy chicken rice, easy casserole recipe, buffalo sauce recipe, baked chicken casserole