Buffalo Chicken Rice Casserole with Blue Cheese and Green Onions Recipe
A comforting and flavorful Buffalo Chicken Casserole combining tender chicken, spicy Frank’s RedHot Sauce, sautéed vegetables, and creamy cheeses for a hearty one-pan meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Proteins and Dairy
- 1 1/2 pound boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
Vegetables
- 1 cup chopped onions
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
Grains and Liquids
- 1 1/2 cups long grain rice
- 1/2 cup Frank’s RedHot Sauce
- 2 1/2 cups water or chicken broth
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Cut the chicken into approximately 1-inch bite-size pieces. Chop the onions, celery, and green onions finely to ensure even cooking and flavor distribution.
- Sauté Vegetables: In a large skillet or sauté pan with a lid, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and celery and sauté for 3 to 5 minutes until softened and fragrant, which enhances the base flavors of the casserole.
- Add Main Components: To the skillet, add the chicken pieces, long grain rice, Frank’s RedHot Sauce, chicken broth or water, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir everything together to combine well and evenly distribute the sauce and seasonings throughout the mixture.
- Simmer Covered: Cover the skillet with its lid and bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer gently for about 15 minutes or until the broth is fully absorbed by the rice and holes appear on the surface, indicating that it’s cooked through.
- Finish and Season: Remove the lid and fluff the rice with a fork to separate the grains. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled blue cheese, and chopped green onions. Taste the casserole and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Serve warm for a flavorful, comforting meal.
Notes
- Using chicken broth instead of water will add extra flavor.
- Adjust the amount of Frank’s RedHot Sauce depending on your preferred spice level.
- For a creamier texture, you can add a splash of cream or half-and-half when stirring in the cheeses.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated; flavors tend to meld beautifully after resting.
- To make the dish gluten-free, ensure the hot sauce and broth used are gluten-free certified.
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