Buffalo Chicken Cauliflower Casserole Recipe
This Buffalo Chicken Cauliflower Casserole is a creamy, cheesy, and flavorful low-carb dish that combines tender shredded chicken, riced cauliflower, and spicy buffalo sauce baked to perfection with melted cheddar cheese. It’s perfect for a comforting dinner or a game-day snack with a kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Vegetables
- 1.5 lbs cooked chicken, shredded
- 5 cups riced cauliflower (raw)
Cheeses and Sauces
- 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded (divided)
- 3/4 cup buffalo sauce (1/2 cup + 1/4 cup)
Garnish
- Parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F and prepare a 9×13″ casserole dish by lightly greasing it or using non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, raw riced cauliflower, 1/2 cup buffalo sauce, cream cheese, and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Stir the mixture thoroughly until it forms a thick, cohesive mixture.
- Transfer to casserole dish: Spread the thick mixture evenly into the prepared casserole dish, leveling the surface with a spatula for even cooking.
- Add cheese topping: Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the mixture in the casserole dish.
- Bake covered: Cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld and the mixture to heat through.
- Bake uncovered: Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese on top is fully melted, bubbly, and slightly golden.
- Garnish and serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and garnish with extra buffalo sauce drizzled on top and chopped parsley. Serve immediately while hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For an extra spicy kick, add more buffalo sauce or pepper flakes to taste.
- Use freshly riced cauliflower for the best texture or frozen if pressed and drained thoroughly.
- You can substitute cooked rotisserie chicken for convenience and enhanced flavor.
- To make it lower fat, use reduced-fat cream cheese and cheddar cheese alternatives.
- This casserole reheats well in the oven or microwave for leftovers.
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