Buffalo Chicken Sausage Casserole

Get ready to indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Buffalo Chicken Sausage Casserole—a bold, creamy, and irresistibly cheesy dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or game-day gatherings. This hearty casserole combines tender penne pasta, zesty buffalo chicken sausage, and a luscious sauce made with cream cheese, buffalo wing sauce, and ranch seasoning for a flavor-packed bite in every forkful. Topped with buttery panko breadcrumbs and melty cheddar cheese, it bakes to golden perfection in just 20 minutes. Quick to prepare and generously serving six, this recipe brings together the heat of buffalo wings and the coziness of a baked pasta dish, all in one pan. Serve it with a fresh salad or crunchy celery sticks for the ultimate meal that will thrill buffalo sauce lovers and comfort food enthusiasts alike!

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 lb Buffalo chicken sausage
• 12 oz Penne pasta
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 Yellow onion, diced
• 3 Garlic cloves, minced
• 8 oz Cream cheese, softened
• 0.75 cup Buffalo wing sauce
• 1 cup Chicken broth
• 2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 tbsp Ranch seasoning mix
• 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
• 2 tbsp Butter, melted
• 2 tbsp Chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.

Step 2

Cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Step 3

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until softened and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 4

Add the buffalo chicken sausage to the skillet and cook until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to low and stir in the softened cream cheese until melted and creamy.

Step 6

Pour in the buffalo wing sauce and chicken broth, stirring until the sauce is smooth and well combined. Stir in the ranch seasoning mix.

Step 7

Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and mix until the pasta is fully coated in the buffalo sauce. Stir in 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheddar cheese, reserving 1/2 cup for later.

Step 8

Transfer the mixture to the prepared casserole dish and spread evenly.

Step 9

In a small bowl, mix the panko breadcrumbs with the melted butter. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the casserole.

Step 10

Top the casserole with the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.

Step 11

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.

Step 12

Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired, before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1892.3 grams (1892.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4739

Total Fat 290.80g	373%
Saturated Fat 135.20g	676%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 820mg	273%
Sodium 9963mg	433%
Total Carbohydrate 343.40g	125%
Dietary Fiber 16.10g	58%
Total Sugars 25.90g
Protein 191.80g	384%

Vitamin D 62IU	310%
Calcium 2034mg	156%
Iron 21mg	116%
Potassium 2702mg	57%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.0%

Protein: 16.1%

Carbs: 28.9%