Creamy Buffalo Chicken Cauliflower Casserole
Creamy Buffalo Chicken Cauliflower Casserole is a flavorful dish that perfectly balances the richness of cheese with the spicy kick of buffalo sauce, all while keeping it low-carb with cauliflower as the base. This hearty casserole combines tender chicken and creamy sauces, making it an excellent choice for family dinners or meal prep. It’s easy to prepare and customizable to suit your taste preferences, whether you like it mild or extra spicy. Serve it hot, garnished with green onions and herbs, for a crowd-pleasing dish that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head of cauliflower
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Steam or blanch cauliflower florets for about 5-7 minutes until just tender, then drain and pat dry.
- In a large bowl, mix shredded chicken with buffalo sauce and ranch dressing. Add cauliflower florets and season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and top with cheddar and mozzarella cheeses.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg