Description
Experience bold flavors with this Jalapeño Buffalo Chicken Casserole, designed to satisfy your cravings while catering to a variety of dietary needs. Packed with tender chicken, vibrant veggies, and a zesty buffalo sauce, this dish is as nutritious as it is delicious. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, it combines ease of preparation with the comfort of a classic casserole. With only 20 minutes of prep time and customizable ingredients, you can enjoy a wholesome meal that will please the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds cooked and shredded chicken breast
- 20 ounces frozen cauliflower rice
- 2 small jalapeños, finely diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 red pepper, diced
- 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 (200°C).
- In a large casserole dish, combine shredded chicken, cauliflower rice, jalapeños, onion, red pepper, and carrots.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together coconut cream, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetable mixture; stir until well combined.
- Bake for about 45 minutes or until heated through and top is golden brown.
- 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 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg