Creamy Buffalo Chicken Cauliflower Casserole: A Low-Carb, Keto-Friendly Delight
This Creamy Buffalo Chicken Cauliflower Casserole is a flavorful, low-carb dish that’s perfect for anyone looking for a hearty yet healthy meal. Packed with spicy buffalo sauce, tender chicken, and cheesy goodness, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s also keto-friendly and gluten-free. Whether you’re meal prepping or serving it fresh, this casserole is sure to become a favorite!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs cooked chicken, diced or shredded
- 5 cups riced cauliflower (from one large head)
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 8 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
- 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (from a block)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the cooked chicken, riced cauliflower, buffalo sauce, cream cheese, and half of the shredded cheddar cheese. The mixture will be thick.
- Assemble Casserole: Spread the mixture evenly into a medium-sized casserole dish. Top with the remaining cheddar cheese.
- Bake: Cover the dish loosely with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with extra buffalo sauce and fresh minced parsley if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- Cream Cheese: Let the cream cheese come to room temperature for about an hour before starting. This makes it easier to mix.
- Chicken: Use rotisserie chicken or cook chicken in a skillet with olive oil until just done. You can also use an Instant Pot for quick cooking.
- Cheese: Shred the cheddar cheese from a block for better melting. Pre-shredded cheese contains starch and doesn’t melt as smoothly.
- Cauliflower: Fresh cauliflower works best for this recipe. Frozen cauliflower may release more water, resulting in a runnier sauce.
Nutrition
- Calories: 504 kcal per serving
- Sodium: 1094mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 166mg