How to Make Buffalo Chicken and Potato Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

Buffalo Chicken and Potato Casserole is the ultimate comfort food dish that brings together the irresistible flavors of buffalo chicken and hearty potatoes in one satisfying casserole. This dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a gathering with friends, and it’s sure to be a hit with anyone who loves a little heat with their comfort food.

This recipe takes the classic buffalo chicken flavor and combines it with the comforting elements of potatoes to create a mouthwatering casser...

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup ranch dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Buffalo wing sauce (such as Frank's® RedHot®)
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 6 Idaho potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 (12 ounce) package bacon
  • 3 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
  • 4 green onions, chopped

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • Mix oil, ranch dressing, Buffalo wing sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt together in a a large bowl to make sauce. Add potatoes; stir to coat thoroughly. Transfer potatoes to the casserole dish.
  • Place chicken in the sauce bowl; stir to coat with remaining sauce. Marinate in the refrigerator, about 30 minutes.
  • Roast potatoes in the preheated oven while chicken marinates, stirring halfway, until tender, about 30 minutes. Stir in chicken. Continue roasting, stirring once or twice, until chicken and potatoes are tender, 15 to 30 minutes.
  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels.
  • Crumble bacon into a bowl; stir in Colby Jack cheese and green onions.
  • Sprinkle cheese mixture over potatoes and chicken; bake until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 5 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    654 cal.

    • Total Fat: 38g
    • Saturated Fat: 16g
    • Cholesterol: 131mg
    • Sodium: 1540mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 33g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 44g
    • Vitamin C: 33mg
    • Calcium: 45mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 1001mg