Jalapeño Buffalo Chicken Casserole Recipe
This Jalapeño Buffalo Chicken Casserole is a flavorful and spicy baked dish combining shredded chicken with cauliflower rice, vegetables, and a creamy buffalo sauce. It’s perfect for a comforting meal with a kick, blending creamy, spicy, and savory flavors for a satisfying casserole that’s easy to prepare.
- 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
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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 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 Garnishes
- Green onion, chopped
- Extra jalapeños, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to get it ready for baking the casserole.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the cooked shredded chicken, frozen cauliflower rice, diced jalapeños, onion, red pepper, and carrots into a large casserole dish.
- Prepare Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the coconut cream, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Mix Sauce and Ingredients: Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables in the casserole dish. Use two forks or tongs to evenly incorporate the sauce into all ingredients. Then, smooth the mixture into an even layer in the casserole dish.
- Bake: Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes. If you prefer a crispier top, you can bake it slightly longer, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and optionally drizzle with extra buffalo or ranch sauce. Top with green onions and extra jalapeños for additional flavor and presentation. Serve hot.
Notes
- You can adjust the number of jalapeños depending on your spice tolerance.
- Substitute buffalo sauce or ranch dressing with your preferred brands for customizing flavor.
- Coconut cream can be substituted with full-fat cream or sour cream if you prefer a dairy option.
- Adding a layer of shredded cheese on top before baking can add an extra creamy texture.
- This casserole can be prepared ahead and refrigerated before baking; just add a few extra minutes to the baking time if baking cold.
Keywords: Jalapeño Buffalo Chicken, Casserole, Spicy Chicken Bake, Cauliflower Rice Casserole, Low Carb Dinner
