Jalapeño Buffalo Chicken Casserole Recipe
This Jalapeño Buffalo Chicken Casserole is a spicy, creamy, and flavorful dish combining shredded chicken, cauliflower rice, and a bold buffalo sauce with a hint of heat from jalapeños. Perfect as a low-carb, protein-packed meal, it’s baked to a bubbly, slightly crispy finish and garnished with fresh herbs and extra jalapeños for added zest.
- 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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Main Ingredients
- 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 Ingredients
- 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 Garnishes
- Green onion, sliced
- Extra jalapeños, finely diced
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking your casserole.
- Combine Main Ingredients: In a large casserole dish, add the cooked shredded chicken, frozen cauliflower rice, diced jalapeños, diced onion, diced red pepper, and shredded carrots.
- Prepare Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, salt, black pepper, coconut cream, buffalo sauce, and ranch dressing until the mixture is well combined and creamy.
- Mix Sauce with Casserole: Pour the sauce over the mixture in the casserole dish. Using two forks or tongs, gently toss to evenly coat the chicken and vegetables with the sauce. Then, smooth the mixture into an even layer in the dish for uniform cooking.
- Bake the Casserole: Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for approximately 45 minutes. For a more crispy top, bake a few minutes longer while monitoring closely.
- Finish and Garnish: Remove the casserole from the oven. Drizzle with additional buffalo or ranch sauce if desired, and garnish with sliced green onions and extra diced jalapeños for added flavor and heat.
Notes
- This casserole is naturally low-carb and high in protein due to the chicken and cauliflower rice base.
- Adjust the amount of jalapeños to control the spice level.
- Coconut cream adds a rich, creamy texture while keeping the dish dairy-free.
- Make sure chicken is fully cooked before starting the recipe to ensure food safety.
- This dish reheats well and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Keywords: Jalapeño Buffalo Chicken, Casserole, Low Carb, Spicy Chicken Bake, Cauliflower Rice, Buffalo Sauce, Healthy Dinner
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