Buffalo Chicken & Rice

My entry to the appliances online crafty creations competition. You can enter too at Lil’luna!
As you know, around here we love all things buffalo!  This week I'm sharing one of my recent inventions: Buffalo Chicken & Rice!  This recipe is based on the Buffalo Potato Casserole I shared a while back.  Both are deliciously good, comfort food  meals with a kick! 

Recipe for Buffalo Chicken & Rice:


Ingredients:

12-15 Skinless Boneless Chicken Strips, not cooked

1/4 - 1/2 cup buffalo sauce (I use Frank's)

1 1/2 cups rice, cooked (I use the white, long grain)

1 cup of ranch dressing

1 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1 can cream of celery soup

Directions: Cook rice on stove top according to package directions.  Heat oven to 375. Spray 13x9 inch baking dish with cooking spray. In a large bowl stir  dressing, soup, 1/2 cup cheese, cooked rice, and 1/4 cup of buffalo sauce. Pour mixture into baking dish.  

In same bowl, place chicken strips and 1/4 cup of buffalo sauce (use more if needed).  Coat each strip with sauce.  Then spoon chicken and sauce over the rice mixture. 

Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Take out and remove foil. Top with 1 cup of cheese. Bake uncovered for another 30 minutes or until chicken is done.

*Optional - Serve additional ranch on the side or atop rice.

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