Jalapeño Buffalo Chicken Casserole for Flavorful Nights

This Whole30 Jalapeño Buffalo Chicken Casserole is a delicious and healthy dish, perfect for dinner.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 45

Total Time 1

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 400

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Casserole

2 cups Shredded Chicken Breast You can use rotisserie chicken for quicker prep.
3 cups Frozen Cauliflower Rice Ensure it's thawed for best results.
2 medium Jalapeños Adjust based on your heat preference.
1 medium Onion Use any color available—yellow, white, or red.
1 medium Red Pepper Feel free to substitute with green bell pepper.
1 cup Shredded Carrots Can be swapped with chopped zucchini.
1 cup Canned Coconut Cream Consider full-fat Greek yogurt as a non-Whole30 substitute.
3 tablespoons Buffalo Sauce Ensure it's Whole30 compliant or prepare homemade.
1/4 cup Ranch Dressing Use Whole30 approved versions or homemade alternatives.
2 cloves Minced Garlic Fresh garlic delivers the best flavor.
to taste Salt and Black Pepper Essential for enhancing all the flavors.

Equipment

casserole dish
Mixing bowl
Whisk

Method

Directions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Gather all your ingredients.
Combine onions, red pepper, jalapeños, cauliflower rice, and carrots in a large casserole dish. Fold in the shredded chicken breast.
In a separate bowl, whisk buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, coconut cream, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Pour the sauce mixture over the casserole ingredients and mix thoroughly.
Smooth the mixture into an even layer in the casserole dish.
Bake for 45 minutes until bubbling. For a crispy topping, increase baking time to 50-55 minutes.
Allow to cool briefly. Drizzle extra ranch or buffalo sauce on top and garnish as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 90mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Prep chicken ahead to speed up cooking. Ensure cauliflower rice is thawed before mixing to achieve perfect texture. Adjust jalapeño quantity for desired spice level. Reheat in the oven to maintain texture.

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