Description
Jalapeño Buffalo Chicken Casserole is a creamy, spicy delight that brings the heat to your dinner table. Bursting with flavor from tender chicken, zesty jalapeños, and gooey cheese, this dish is perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in. It’s an easy-to-make crowd-pleaser that will have everyone coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 fresh jalapeños, diced (seeds removed for less heat)
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup green onions, sliced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chicken until golden brown on both sides (5-7 minutes per side). Ensure it is cooked through.
- Reduce heat and stir in garlic powder and cream cheese until melted and well combined.
- Add buffalo sauce and jalapeños, stirring until the chicken is evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and top with shredded cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 355
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 879mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 82mg