Buffalo Chicken Casserole

Name: Buffalo Chicken Casserole
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 11 oz package Grandma’s wide frozen egg noodles; 1 cup sour cream; 4 oz cream cheese, softened; ½ cup buffalo sauce; ¼ cup milk; 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken; 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar jack cheese, divided; Sliced green onions, for garnish; Buffalo sauce, for garnish

Annie Weisz of Peak to Plate

Servings

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

45 minutes

Cuisine

American

Category

Comfort Food

Looking for a comforting meal that brings the heat and satisfies the whole family? This buffalo chicken casserole is the perfect blend of creamy, cheesy goodness with just the right amount of spice. It’s quick to prep, easy to bake, and packed with flavor.

Made with Grandma’s wide frozen egg noodles, this dish has that nostalgic, homestyle texture you can’t get from boxed pasta. The noodles soak up all the tangy, spicy buffalo sauce, while a rich mix of sour cream and cream cheese keeps every bite creamy and satisfying. Add in tender rotisserie chicken and a hearty sprinkle of cheddar jack cheese, and you’ve got a one-dish wonder that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner or potluck.

The best part? It only takes five minutes to prep! While the noodles cook, you can quickly mix the sauce and shred the chicken. Then it’s just a matter of mixing it all together, popping it in a casserole dish, and letting the oven do the work. A quick broil at the end gives the cheese a golden-brown finish that’s hard to resist. This recipe can easily be doubled and made in a 9x13 pan, perfect for bringing to a potluck.

Finish it off with a drizzle of buffalo sauce and some fresh green onions for a pop of color and flavor. To add more of that buffalo wing flavor we all know and love, add some blue cheese crumbles and top with diced celery! Whether you’re feeding a crowd or feeding your family, this buffalo chicken casserole is guaranteed to be a hit.

Ingredients

1 11 oz package Grandma’s wide frozen egg noodles
1 cup sour cream
4 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup buffalo sauce
¼ cup milk
3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar jack cheese, divided
Sliced green onions, for garnish
Buffalo sauce, for garnish

Directions

Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 2 or 3 quart casserole dish.
Fill a large pot with 6 quarts of water and 2 tablespoons of salt. Bring to a boil. Cook the noodles according to the package directions while you prepare the other casserole ingredients. Drain the noodles and set aside.
Whisk together sour cream, cream cheese, buffalo sauce, and milk in a large bowl.
Add cooked noodles, shredded chicken, and 1 cup of shredded cheese to the bowl. Stir to combine.
Pour the noodle mixture into the greased casserole dish. Top with the remaining ½ cup of shredded cheese.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the filling is bubbly and the cheese is melted.
Turn the broiler on low and broil for an additional 3-4 minutes to brown the cheese, if desired.
Drizzle with buffalo sauce and top with sliced green onions, if desired. Enjoy!