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Scoop of buffalo chicken casserole with pasta on a wooden spoon, Frank's buffalo sauce in background.
5 from 14 votes
Created by: Stefanie

Buffalo Chicken Casserole with Pasta


Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
6
This cheesy buffalo chicken pasta bake recipe is an easy meal with minimal prepwork, and has just enough spicy flavor from the buffalo sauce to keep you coming back for more.
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Ingredients

  • 8 oz. ziti pasta cooked and drained (see note re: amount of pasta)
  • 10.5 oz. cream of celery soup
  • 8 oz. cream cheese softened
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning/dip mix 1 oz., dry
  • ½ cup buffalo hot sauce more or less to taste
  • 3 cups grated mozzarella cheese divided
  • 3 cups diced chicken breast cooked chicken (chicken breast or rotisserie)
  • ½ cup sliced green onions for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Cook pasta to al dente according to package instructions. Drain pasta and set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, soup, ranch seasoning, and buffalo sauce.
  • Stir in ½ cup cheese and the chicken.
  • Carefully mix in the pasta until mixture is evenly combined.
  • Spread mixture into a greased 9x13 casserole dish.
  • Top with remaining cheese.
  • Cover with aluminum foil and bake for about 30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the cheese is melted.
  • Garnish with an extra drizzle of hot sauce and sliced green onions.

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Notes

Storage:
Keep leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the refrigerator or freeze for 3 months. 
Notes:
If desired, replace the cream of celery with cream of chicken condensed soup.
Using ½ cup of sauce isn't too spicy, but gives the casserole the classic buffalo taste. Reduce to ¼ cup for less spice while still keeping the delicious flavor.
Don't toss the leftovers, because it's even better the next day. Reheat in the oven or microwave! 
Add ½ cup milk or cream to the sauce mixture for a saucier casserole.

Nutrition

Calories: 565kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 136mg | Sodium: 1442mg | Potassium: 526mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1132IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 353mg | Iron: 1mg

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