Jalapeño Buffalo Chicken Casserole Recipe
A spicy and creamy Jalapeño Buffalo Chicken Casserole combining tender shredded chicken with cauliflower rice and a flavorful buffalo ranch sauce, baked to perfection for a comforting, low-carb meal with a kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 2 pounds chicken breast, cooked and shredded
Vegetables
- 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 & 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 Garnish
- Green onion
- Extra jalapeños
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F to prepare for baking the casserole evenly and thoroughly.
- Combine Main Ingredients: Add the cooked shredded chicken, frozen cauliflower rice, diced jalapeños, onion, red pepper, and carrots into a large casserole dish, distributing them evenly.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, coconut cream, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Mix Sauce and Ingredients: Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and vegetables in the casserole dish. Use two forks or tongs to thoroughly combine the sauce with the ingredients, then smooth out the mixture into an even layer for even baking.
- Bake the Casserole: Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes. Bake slightly longer if you prefer a crispier top layer.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and drizzle with additional buffalo sauce or ranch if desired. Garnish with green onions and extra jalapeños to enhance flavor and presentation.
Notes
- Can substitute shredded rotisserie chicken to save cooking time.
- Adjust jalapeño quantity to control spiciness.
- Use dairy-free ranch and buffalo sauce for a dairy-free option.
- Ensure the coconut cream is thick and not watery for best sauce consistency.
- Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat in the oven or microwave.
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