Jalapeño Buffalo Chicken Casserole Recipe
A spicy and creamy Jalapeño Buffalo Chicken Casserole combining tender shredded chicken, cauliflower rice, and a mix of vegetables tossed in a flavorful buffalo-ranch sauce, baked to perfection for a hearty and healthy meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
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 Seasoning
- 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
- Extra jalapeños to garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the casserole evenly.
- Combine main ingredients. In a large casserole dish, add the cooked, shredded chicken along with the frozen cauliflower rice, diced jalapeños, onion, red pepper, and carrots.
- Make the sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together minced garlic, canned coconut cream, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Mix sauce with casserole ingredients. Pour the buffalo sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables in the casserole dish. Use two forks or tongs to thoroughly combine, ensuring the sauce coats all ingredients evenly. Then smooth the mixture into an even layer.
- Bake the casserole. Place the casserole dish into the preheated oven. Bake for 45 minutes, or slightly longer if you prefer a crispier top layer.
- Finish and garnish. Remove the casserole from the oven. Optionally drizzle extra buffalo sauce or ranch on top, and garnish with additional green onions or jalapeños as desired before serving.
Notes
- You can adjust the number of jalapeños according to your spice preference.
- Using coconut cream adds creaminess while keeping the casserole dairy-free and rich.
- For a crunchier texture on top, you can broil the casserole for 2-3 minutes after baking.
- This casserole can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
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