Description
Jalapeño Buffalo Chicken Casserole is a deliciously spicy dish that perfectly blends tender chicken, zesty buffalo sauce, and fresh jalapeños. This casserole is not only packed with flavor but also caters to various dietary preferences, being Whole30, keto, paleo, and gluten-free. Ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep, it combines wholesome ingredients like cauliflower rice and vibrant vegetables into a satisfying one-dish meal.
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 shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup coconut cream
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
- Minced garlic
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- In a large casserole dish, mix together the cauliflower rice, jalapeños, onion, red pepper, shredded chicken, and carrots.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the coconut cream, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetable mixture and stir well to coat evenly.
- Spread the mixture into an even layer in the casserole dish and bake for 45 minutes or until bubbly. For a crispy top, bake longer as desired.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with extra jalapeños or green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg