Buffalo Chicken & Rice Casserole
Let’s talk about buffalo chicken. It’s spicy, it’s tangy, it’s basically the STAR of game-day food. But what if I told you we could take all that flavor, mix it with cheesy, creamy goodness, and turn it into a casserole? Yeah, dreams do come true.
This Buffalo Chicken & Rice Casserole is what happens when comfort food and bold flavors get together and make magic. It’s got shredded chicken, perfectly cooked rice, a homemade buffalo sauce that’s just the right amount of sweet-heat, and a melty cheese topping that ties it all together. If you’re looking for a weeknight dinner that slaps, this is it.
And when I say perfectly fluffy, I mean zero stress, zero measuring, and no sticky pots to scrub later—all thanks to Success® Boil-in-Bag White Rice. If you’ve never used Success Rice before, let me put you on: it comes in a convenient boil-in-bag, so it’s foolproof, mess-free, and ready in just 10 minutes. No stirring, no guessing—just perfect, fluffy rice every single time.
Why Use Success Rice?
✔ Foolproof Cooking – Say goodbye to mushy or undercooked rice. With Success Boil-in-Bag White Rice, all you do is drop the bag in boiling water, set a timer, and drain. Done.
✔ Time Saver – This recipe is already easy, but Success Rice makes it even quicker—so you can spend less time cooking and more time eating.
✔ The Perfect Base – Buffalo chicken is bold, cheesy, and saucy, and Success Rice is the perfect neutral base to soak up all that flavor while keeping every bite fluffy and delicious.
✔ Meal Prep Hero – Cook a few bags at once, store them in the fridge, and you’ve got ready-to-go rice for casseroles, stir-fries, and grain bowls all week long.
Did You Know?
Buffalo sauce wasn’t actually invented in Buffalo, NY… Just kidding, it totally was. Back in the ‘60s, a bar owner in Buffalo whipped up a late-night snack for her son using hot sauce, butter, and some crispy wings. Fast forward a few decades, and now we’re out here putting it in rice casseroles. Evolution.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✔ Easy AF – Thanks to Success White Rice, there’s no measuring or guesswork—just quick, no-fail rice every time. Plus, it all comes together in one dish for a hassle-free meal.
✔ Cheesy + Spicy + Creamy – The holy trinity of comfort food.
✔ Meal Prep Goals – It reheats like a dream. Lunch for tomorrow? Secured.
Let’s Get Into It
Buffalo Chicken & Rice Casserole
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
- 2 ½ bags white rice cooked slightly under time
- 1 can 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup
- ½ tbsp minced onion
- ½ cup buffalo wing sauce homemade blend: 2 tbsp + 2 tsp Wing Sauce, ¾ cup brown sugar, 1 tbsp water, ¼ cup Hot Sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup blue cheese crumbles
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1️⃣ Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Cook the rice just shy of done—like 1-2 minutes under the recommended time.
- 2️⃣ In a large bowl, mix together the cream of chicken soup, buffalo sauce, and minced onion. Stir in the shredded chicken, salt, pepper, and lastly, the rice.
- 3️⃣ Pour the mixture into a dutch oven or casserole dish. Bake for 10-15 minutes.
- 4️⃣ Sprinkle that glorious cheddar and blue cheese on top, and pop it back in the oven for another 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is giving bubbly, golden perfection.
- 5️⃣ Let it sit for a hot minute before serving—cheese burns are no joke.
