buffalo chicken + rice casserole

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Cream cheese and buffalo wing sauce add a ton of flavor to the tender chicken and savory rice in this crowd-pleasing casserole.

why is it called buffalo chicken?

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What You'll Need

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Saute Veggies and Rice

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Add Cream Cheese

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Add Chicken and Bake

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Top with Cheese

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Enjoy!

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want to try some more chicken recipes?

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