Description
This Jalapeño Buffalo Chicken Casserole is a spicy, creamy, and comforting low-carb dish that combines shredded chicken, cauliflower, and a zesty buffalo sauce. Perfect for a flavorful weeknight dinner, it brings together the heat of jalapeños with the richness of coconut cream and a cheesy touch, finished with a fresh garnish of green onions.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein & Vegetables
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie chicken works well)
- 1 medium head of cauliflower, cut into florets
- 2 jalapeños, thinly sliced
Sauce & Seasonings
- 1 cup coconut cream or unsweetened canned coconut milk
- ½ cup buffalo sauce (Whole30 compliant)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cheese & Garnish
- ½ cup nutritional yeast (or shredded cheese if not dairy-free)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
- ¼ cup chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to get it ready for baking the casserole.
- Prepare the cauliflower: Toss the cauliflower florets in olive oil or avocado oil, then season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to evenly coat them.
- Roast the cauliflower: Spread the seasoned cauliflower on a baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until tender and slightly golden around the edges.
- Mix the sauce: In a large bowl, combine the coconut cream, buffalo sauce, and nutritional yeast (or cheese), mixing thoroughly to create a creamy, spicy sauce base.
- Combine all ingredients: Add the shredded chicken, roasted cauliflower, and sliced jalapeños into the bowl with the buffalo cream sauce. Stir well until all components are evenly coated.
- Transfer to casserole dish: Pour the mixture into a greased casserole dish, spreading it evenly.
- Bake the casserole: Place the casserole dish in the oven and bake for 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the top to set.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from the oven and sprinkle chopped green onions on top before serving warm.
Notes
- You can substitute nutritional yeast with shredded cheese if not dairy-free.
- Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce depending on your preferred spice level.
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick and flavorful protein option.
- For a less spicy version, remove the seeds from the jalapeños or reduce the quantity.
- This casserole can be prepared ahead and reheated for convenience.
