Buffalo Chicken and Cheese Rice Bake
Buffalo Chicken and Cheese Rice Bake layers tender chicken with a tangy Buffalo-ranch cream sauce, melding into rich pools of melted Colby Jack and sharp Cheddar. The contrast of creamy filling and a crunchy corn chip topping makes every bite bold and satisfying, perfect for game day gatherings or a cozy weeknight dinner.
- Prep15 hrs
- Cook12 hrs
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Buffalo Chicken and Cheese Rice Bake, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 33 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 5
- Heart Health
- 53
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 31
- Performance
- 25
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add chicken tenders and cook until the centers are no longer pink and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the centers registers at least 165 degrees F (75 degrees C), 10 to 15 minutes. Drain; let cool until easy to handle, about 5 minutes. Shred the chicken with 2 forks.
- 3
Add cream cheese to a blender and blend until smooth. Add ranch dressing, wing sauce, and water; blend again until smooth. Stir in the shredded chicken and Colby-Jack cheese.
- 4
Spread the rice in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Pour the Buffalo chicken mixture on top; sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 45 minutes. Sprinkle chips on top.
- Calories 862.48 kcal High 43%
- Protein 37.15 g Good Source 74%
- Carbohydrate 61.36 g 22%
- Total Fat 49.98 g High 64%
- Saturated Fat 24.26 g High 121%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 120.3 mg High 40%
- Sodium 1288.15 mg High 56%
- Dietary Fiber 1.48 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 2.01 g --
- Added Sugars 0.64 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 653.71 mg Good Source 50%
- Iron 1.58 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 99.9 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 266.5 mcg Good Source 30%
- Vitamin C 0.24 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.03 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
About This Recipe
Buffalo Chicken and Cheese Rice Bake is made with 9 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 27 hrs and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Buffalo Wing Sauce, Chicken Tenderloin, Corn Chips, and Cream Cheese. Each serving provides about 862.48 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Buffalo Chicken and Cheese Rice Bake made of?
- The main ingredients are Buffalo Wing Sauce, Chicken Tenderloin, Corn Chips, Cream Cheese, Ranch Dressing. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Buffalo Chicken and Cheese Rice Bake?
- About 27 hrs in total: 15 hrs to prepare and 12 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 862.48 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Buffalo Chicken and Cheese Rice Bake easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Buffalo Chicken and Cheese Rice Bake healthy?
- Buffalo Chicken and Cheese Rice Bake has an easyChef Pro health score of 31/100. Per serving, it provides 862.48 calories and 37.15 g of protein, or 74% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1288.15 mg (56% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 24.26 g (121% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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