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Jalapeño Buffalo Chicken Casserole

Savor the Spice: Jalapeño Buffalo Chicken Casserole Delight

Enjoy a flavorful Jalapeño Buffalo Chicken Casserole that's creamy, keto, paleo, and gluten-free—a family favorite for dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Casserole Base
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken Breasts Using rotisserie chicken saves time on prep.
  • 1 cups Frozen Cauliflower Rice Feel free to substitute with riced zucchini.
  • 2 small Jalapeños Diced; adjust amount based on heat preference.
  • 1 small Onion Diced; yellow or white onions work well.
  • 1 small Red Pepper Diced; green bell pepper is a substitute.
  • 1/2 cup Shredded Carrots Contributes sweetness and crunch; can be omitted.
Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Canned Coconut Cream Use thick part; substitute with heavy cream for non-vegan.
  • 1/2 cup Buffalo Sauce Ensure it's Whole30-compliant.
  • 1/4 cup Ranch Dressing Homemade Whole30 ranch is a good alternative.
  • 1 tablespoon Minced Garlic Fresh garlic highly recommended.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Season to taste.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Season to taste.
Optional Garnishes
  • Green Onions For extra freshness and color.
  • Extra Jalapeños For additional spice.

Equipment

  • casserole dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Gather a large casserole dish.
  2. Combine diced onions, red bell pepper, jalapeños, frozen cauliflower rice, shredded carrots, and cooked chicken breasts in the casserole dish.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, canned coconut cream, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until creamy and smooth.
  4. Pour sauce mixture over chicken and vegetables; gently toss until coated.
  5. Spread the mixture evenly in the casserole dish and press down.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes or until the top is bubbly and slightly crispy.
  7. Remove from the oven, drizzle with ranch or buffalo sauce, and garnish with sliced jalapeños and chopped green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This casserole is perfect for meal prep; store leftovers in an airtight container. Adjust spice according to preference.

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