Jalapeño Buffalo Chicken Casserole
This spicy, cheesy Jalapeño Buffalo Chicken Casserole is the ultimate comfort food for heat lovers! Loaded with shredded chicken, bold buffalo sauce, creamy cheese, and a kick of jalapeño, this low-carb casserole is perfect for game day, weeknight dinners, or potlucks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked and shredded chicken (rotisserie works great)
- 1 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2–3 fresh jalapeños, sliced (adjust to heat preference)
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: crumbled blue cheese and extra jalapeños for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, mix shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until fully combined.
- Fold in half of the cheddar and mozzarella cheese, plus sliced jalapeños (reserve a few for topping).
- Spread the mixture into a greased 9×13 baking dish.
- Top with remaining cheese and extra jalapeños if desired.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until hot and bubbly.
- Garnish with green onions and crumbled blue cheese, if using. Serve hot.
Notes
- For a keto version, use a low-carb ranch dressing and ensure buffalo sauce is sugar-free.
- Add cauliflower rice or steamed broccoli to make it a full one-dish meal.
- Adjust jalapeños to taste – remove seeds for less heat.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days; reheat in microwave or oven.
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