Jalapeño Buffalo Chicken Casserole Recipe
This Jalapeño Buffalo Chicken Casserole is a flavorful and spicy baked dish featuring shredded chicken mixed with cauliflower rice, vibrant vegetables, and a creamy buffalo sauce blend. Perfectly balanced with a hint of heat from jalapeños and a touch of ranch, this casserole is a comforting yet low-carb option for dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
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Protein and Vegetables
- 2 pounds chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 20 ounces frozen cauliflower rice
- 2 small jalapeños, finely diced, plus more for topping if desired
- 1 small white or yellow onion, diced
- 1 red pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup shredded or finely diced carrots
Sauce and Seasonings
- 1/2 cup canned coconut cream (the thick part at the top of the can)
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Optional Toppings
- Green onion, chopped
- Extra jalapeños, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it’s hot and ready for baking the casserole.
- Combine main ingredients: Add the cooked and shredded chicken, frozen cauliflower rice, diced jalapeños, onion, red pepper, and carrots into a large casserole dish.
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together minced garlic, coconut cream, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Mix sauce with ingredients: Pour the sauce over the contents in the casserole dish. Use two forks or tongs to thoroughly combine so the chicken and vegetables are well coated. Smooth out the mixture into an even layer in the dish.
- Bake the casserole: Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes. For a crispier top, you can bake it a few minutes longer as needed.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from the oven and drizzle additional buffalo sauce or ranch if desired. Garnish with chopped green onions and extra jalapeños for an extra kick before serving.
Notes
- You can adjust the number of jalapeños depending on your preferred spice level.
- Use canned coconut cream from a well-chilled can for the best thick consistency in the sauce.
- This casserole is great for meal prep and can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- To make it milder, reduce the buffalo sauce or omit the extra jalapeños in the topping.
- Feel free to substitute chicken breast with cooked shredded turkey or rotisserie chicken for convenience.
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