Description
Buffalo Chicken and Roasted Potato Casserole is a spicy, cheesy, and hearty comfort dish made with crispy roasted potatoes, marinated chicken, and melty cheese. It’s an easy, one-pan meal that brings the bold flavors of Buffalo wings into a satisfying casserole format.
Ingredients
- Cooking spray
- 6 tablespoons hot pepper sauce (like Frank’s RedHot®)
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- 8 medium potatoes, cut into ½-inch cubes
- 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into ½-inch cubes
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 1 cup diced green onions
- Optional for topping: drizzle of ranch or extra Buffalo sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 500°F (260°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a skillet over low heat, combine hot sauce, olive oil, garlic powder, black pepper, paprika, and salt. Stir to blend, then remove from heat.
- Toss cubed potatoes in the sauce in batches to coat, then transfer to baking dish using a slotted spoon. Reserve remaining sauce in skillet.
- Add chicken cubes to remaining sauce and stir to coat. Let marinate while potatoes bake.
- Roast potatoes for 45–50 minutes, stirring every 10–15 minutes, until golden and crispy.
- Reduce oven temperature to 400°F (205°C). Spread marinated chicken over roasted potatoes.
- Sprinkle with shredded cheese and green onions.
- Bake an additional 15 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and cheese is melted and bubbling.
- Serve hot, drizzled with ranch dressing or extra Buffalo sauce if desired.
Notes
- Adjust hot sauce to taste for milder or spicier results.
- For a vegetarian version, omit chicken and add roasted cauliflower or chickpeas.
- Use sweet potatoes for a sweet-spicy twist.
- Broil briefly at the end for extra crispy cheese topping.
- Perfect for game day, potlucks, or weeknight meals.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
