Description
Experience the bold flavors of this Jalapeño Buffalo Chicken Casserole, a dish that perfectly melds spicy jalapeños with tender chicken and a creamy buffalo sauce. This casserole is ideal for weeknight dinners or meal prepping, delivering a nutritious and satisfying meal in under an hour. Packed with vegetables and protein, it’s not only delicious but also caters to various dietary preferences, being compliant with Whole30, keto, paleo, and gluten-free guidelines. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or just yourself, this dish promises to be a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 20 ounces frozen cauliflower rice
- 2 small jalapeños, finely diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 red pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup shredded or finely diced carrots
- 1/2 cup canned 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 your oven to 400°F.
- In a large casserole dish, combine the shredded chicken with diced jalapeños, onion, red pepper, and carrots.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together minced garlic, coconut cream, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables; mix well to ensure everything is evenly coated.
- Bake for about 45 minutes or until bubbling and golden on top.
- Garnish with extra jalapeños or green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg