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Jalapeño Buffalo Chicken Casserole

Spicy Jalapeño Buffalo Chicken Casserole for Cozy Nights

Savor the flavors of this delicious Jalapeño Buffalo Chicken Casserole, perfect for weeknight dinners!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole Base
  • 3 cups Cooked and Shredded Chicken Breast Using rotisserie chicken saves time.
  • 1 package Frozen Cauliflower Rice Fresh cauliflower can be a great alternative.
  • 1 cup Diced Jalapeños Adjust to taste or swap for bell peppers for less heat.
  • 1 medium Diced Onion Yellow or white onions work best.
  • 1 cup Diced Red Pepper Green bell pepper is a substitute.
  • 1/2 cup Shredded or Diced Carrots Optional if you want to keep it simple.
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 1 can Canned Coconut Cream Substitute with dairy cream if not on Whole30.
  • 1 cup Buffalo Sauce Ensure it's Whole30 compliant.
  • 1/2 cup Ranch Dressing Consider Whole30 Approved Ranch.
  • 3 cloves Minced Garlic Always choose fresh for the best results.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to your taste.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Feel free to tweak the amount.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • casserole dish
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and lightly grease a large casserole dish.
  2. Combine the frozen cauliflower rice, diced onion, diced red pepper, diced jalapeños, and shredded carrots in the casserole dish.
  3. Gently fold in the cooked and shredded chicken breast until well mixed.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, coconut cream, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
  5. Pour the creamy buffalo sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetable base and mix thoroughly.
  6. Flatten the casserole mixture evenly across the dish with a spatula.
  7. Bake for approximately 45 minutes, until the top is golden and slightly crispy.
  8. Let the casserole rest for a few minutes before serving and garnish with fresh jalapeños and green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 75mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Customize the heat levels by adjusting the jalapeños. This casserole is great meal prep for busy weeknights.

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