Description
Jalapeño Buffalo Chicken Casserole is a delightful fusion of tender chicken and zesty buffalo sauce, topped with gooey cheese and crunchy panko breadcrumbs. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for game nights or cozy dinners at home. The bold flavors and creamy texture will have everyone asking for seconds, making it a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Enjoy the warmth of spices and the comfort of this cheesy casserole that brings family and friends together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked shredded boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 jalapeños, diced
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
- ¼ cup sliced green onions
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chicken until no longer pink (about 6-8 minutes per side). Shred the cooked chicken.
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, cream cheese, buffalo sauce, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, diced jalapeños, and half of the cheddar cheese until well combined.
- Spread the mixture evenly in the greased baking dish.
- Top with remaining cheddar cheese and panko breadcrumbs.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving; garnish with sliced green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 casserole (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg