Description
Sizzling buffalo chicken and cheddar rice brings spicy comfort to dinner tables across America. Creamy cheese and zesty hot sauce meld perfectly with tender chicken, creating a crowd-pleasing meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (preferably buffalo-flavored)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Sauce and Dressing:
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) buffalo sauce
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) ranch or blue cheese dressing
Garnish and Seasoning:
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Shred cooked chicken and generously coat with zesty buffalo sauce, ensuring each strand is thoroughly saturated with tangy flavor.
- Fold warm, fluffy rice into the spicy chicken mixture, creating a harmonious blend of textures and temperatures.
- Incorporate sharp cheddar cheese and creamy ranch dressing, stirring until the ingredients are evenly distributed and form a cohesive, rich base.
- Carefully transfer the vibrant mixture into a preheated baking dish, spreading it uniformly to promote even heating.
- Sprinkle an additional layer of cheese across the top for an extra indulgent finish, enhancing both visual appeal and flavor profile.
- Place the dish in a 350°F oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt into a golden, bubbling crust and ensuring the entire dish is heated thoroughly.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with freshly chopped green onions, adding a bright, sharp note to the rich, spicy base.
- Serve immediately while the dish is piping hot, allowing the complex layers of flavor to be fully appreciated.
Notes
- Choose boneless, skinless chicken breasts for consistent, tender meat texture.
- For gluten-free version, verify buffalo sauce ingredients and use certified gluten-free options.
- Swap white rice with brown rice or cauliflower rice to boost nutritional value and create healthier alternative.
- Control spice levels by adjusting buffalo sauce quantity or using mild varieties for sensitive palates.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg