Description
Cheesy Buffalo Chicken and Rice is a creamy, spicy dish that tantalizes the taste buds with its rich texture and bold flavors. The tender chicken melds beautifully with the gooey cheese and zesty buffalo sauce, creating a comforting meal that warms the soul.
Ingredients
- Chicken: 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- Rice: 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- Buffalo Sauce: 1/2 cup (preferably Frank’s RedHot)
- Cheese: 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Broth: 2 cups chicken broth
- Vegetables: 1/2 cup diced celery, 1/2 cup diced green onions
- Seasoning: 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large oven-safe skillet, combine the uncooked rice, chicken broth, buffalo sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in the shredded chicken, diced celery, and half of the green onions.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to a simmer and cover for 15 minutes.
- After 15 minutes, remove the lid and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the rice is fully cooked and the top is slightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with the remaining green onions.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To reheat, add a splash of chicken broth to keep it moist.
- For a healthier option, substitute brown rice for white rice.
- For a vegetarian version, replace chicken with shredded jackfruit or tofu and use vegetable broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: main-dish
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 milligrams
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