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Jalapeño Buffalo Chicken Casserole

Spicy Jalapeño Buffalo Chicken Casserole You'll Crave

This Whole30 Jalapeño Buffalo Chicken Casserole is a delicious, healthy twist on comfort food, ensuring everyone can indulge.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 portions
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 2 cups cooked and shredded Chicken Breast
  • 2 cups Frozen Cauliflower Rice provides bulk and low-carb alternative
  • 2 whole Jalapeños fresh or pickled, adjust for heat
  • 1 medium Onion (Yellow or White) diced
  • 1 cup Red Pepper diced
  • 1 cup Shredded Carrots finely diced or shredded
  • 1 can Canned Coconut Cream use only thick part
  • 1/2 cup Buffalo Sauce Whole30-approved or homemade
  • 1/2 cup Ranch Dressing compliant or homemade
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic freshly minced
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
Optional Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Green Onions chopped
  • 1 whole Extra Jalapeños sliced

Equipment

  • casserole dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large casserole dish, combine frozen cauliflower rice, diced onions, red peppers, and jalapeños with the shredded carrots. Mix until evenly distributed.
  3. Fold in the shredded chicken into the vegetable mixture.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, coconut cream, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
  5. Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetable mixture. Gently mix until well coated.
  6. Flatten the mixture in the dish to ensure even baking.
  7. Bake for 45 minutes until the top is bubbling and golden brown.
  8. Garnish with green onions and extra jalapeño slices before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh, cooked chicken and adjust spice levels according to preference. Chill the coconut cream overnight for better texture.

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