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dairy-free

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 cup buffalo sauce
  • 1 cup ranch dressing
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. 2In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, cooked rice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly coated.
  3. 3Transfer the mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
  4. 4Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the chicken mixture.
  5. 5Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  6. 6Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
  7. 7Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
  8. 8Serve warm and enjoy your Buffalo Chicken Casserole.

Equipment

mixing bowl9x13 inch baking dishoven
🌶️🌶️🌶️Medium

Buffalo Chicken Pizza originated from the classic Buffalo chicken wings, a dish created in Buffalo, New York, in the 1960s. This pizza variation combines the spicy, tangy flavors of buffalo sauce with the comforting elements of pizza, making it a popular choice for parties and game days. Today, it’s enjoyed across the U.S. and has inspired various adaptations, including vegetarian versions and different types of crusts.

Ingredients

  • pizza dough
  • cooked chicken
  • buffalo sauce
  • mozzarella cheese
  • blue cheese
  • ranch dressing
  • green onions
  • olive oil
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • cornmeal
  • parsley

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C).
  2. 2Roll out pizza dough on a floured surface to desired thickness.
  3. 3Transfer dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet dusted with cornmeal.
  4. 4Mix cooked chicken with buffalo sauce in a bowl until well coated.
  5. 5Spread the buffalo chicken mixture evenly over the pizza dough.
  6. 6Sprinkle mozzarella cheese generously over the chicken.
  7. 7Add crumbled blue cheese on top of the mozzarella.
  8. 8Drizzle ranch dressing lightly over the pizza.
  9. 9Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  10. 10Bake in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
  11. 11Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes.
  12. 12Garnish with chopped green onions and parsley before slicing.
  13. 13Slice into wedges and serve hot.

Ingredient Alternatives

blue cheese

Healthier: feta cheese

Cheaper: shredded mozzarella

Feta provides a tangy flavor with fewer calories.

buffalo sauce

Healthier: homemade hot sauce

Cheaper: store-bought hot sauce

Homemade can be healthier with less sodium.

mozzarella cheese

Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

Cheaper: generic mozzarella

Part-skim reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

ranch dressing

Healthier: Greek yogurt dressing

Cheaper: homemade ranch

Greek yogurt dressing is lower in calories.

Techniques

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Equipment

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🌶️🌶️🌶️Hotdairygluten

Also Known As

Buffalo Chicken FlatbreadBuffalo Chicken Pie

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
  • 1 cup ranch dressing
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers
  • 1/2 cup celery, diced
  • 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. 2In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Mix well until the chicken is evenly coated.
  3. 3Add the diced celery and sliced green onions to the chicken mixture and stir to combine.
  4. 4In a greased 9x13 inch baking dish, spread the chicken mixture evenly.
  5. 5Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the chicken mixture.
  6. 6In a separate bowl, combine the crushed Ritz crackers with the melted butter and mix until the crackers are evenly coated.
  7. 7Spread the buttered cracker mixture over the cheese layer in the baking dish.
  8. 8Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the cracker topping is golden brown.
  9. 9Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Equipment

9x13 inch baking dishmixing bowlmeasuring cupsmeasuring spoonsspatula
🌶️🌶️🌶️Medium

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken wings
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup hot sauce
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. 2In a large bowl, combine honey, hot sauce, melted butter, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using).
  3. 3Mix well until all ingredients are fully combined.
  4. 4Add the chicken wings to the bowl and toss them in the sauce until they are evenly coated.
  5. 5Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top.
  6. 6Arrange the coated chicken wings on the wire rack in a single layer.
  7. 7Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, flipping the wings halfway through, until they are crispy and cooked through.
  8. 8Remove the wings from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes.
  9. 9Serve hot with extra honey hot sauce on the side, if desired.

Equipment

large bowlbaking sheetwire rackaluminum foilmeasuring cupsmeasuring spoons
🌶️🌶️🌶️Medium

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