Description
Jalapeño Buffalo Chicken Casserole is a flavorful and satisfying dish perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep. This wholesome casserole combines tender shredded chicken, spicy jalapeños, and a creamy buffalo sauce that will delight your taste buds. Packed with nutritious vegetables like cauliflower, carrots, and bell peppers, it caters to various dietary needs including Whole30, keto, and paleo without sacrificing flavor. Plus, it’s an excellent option for leftovers – reheating beautifully for lunch the next day. Serve it alongside fresh greens or your favorite dips for a complete meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds cooked, shredded chicken breast
- 20 ounces frozen cauliflower rice
- 2 small jalapeños, finely diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 red pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup coconut cream
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large casserole dish, combine shredded chicken, cauliflower rice, jalapeños, onion, red pepper, and carrots.
- In a separate bowl, mix garlic, coconut cream, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken mixture and stir until evenly coated.
- Bake for approximately 45 minutes or until heated through and golden on top.
- Garnish with green onions or extra jalapeños before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg