Buffalo Chicken Casserole (2024)

This mouthwateringBuffalo Chicken Casserole recipeis not only delicious but also low carb, making it the perfect guilt-free comfort food. By swapping traditional rice or pasta with riced cauliflower, you get a hearty and wholesome ketocasserole dishthat's both easy to make and a fantastic way to use up leftover chicken.

Low carb and keto friendly:thiscreamy buffalo chicken casserolehas only 6 net carbs per serving, making it perfect for those following low carb or keto diets.

​Meal prep: thiscasserole dishcan be made ahead of and reheated for aneasy dinner recipeon busy weeknights.

​Easy recipe: made withsimple ingredients, this is anawesome recipethewhole familycan enjoy.

🥘Ingredients

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Onion

Jalapeno:optional, but I love the flavor of jalapeno so added it to my recipe.

Mushrooms: these are chopped into bite sized pieces

Cauliflower: I buy the whole head and chop it into cauliflower rice size pieces.

Chicken: i like to useshredded chickenfrom my Air FryerRotisserie Chickenrecipe.

Olive oil: or avocado oil

Cheddar cheese: buy the brick and shred it yourself.

Mayonnaise

Greek yogurt

Largeegg

Hot sauce: my fav isFrank's Buffalo Sauce, but I also love Texas Pete's. You can increase or decrease the amount ofhot sauceto your own heat preference.

Ranch seasoning: I use a powdered ranch seasoning I bought at Trader Joes. You could use Hidden ValleyRanch dressingdry mix as well.

Cilantro andgreen onions(optional) for garnish

🔪How to Make Buffalo Chicken Casserole

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray an oblongbaking dishwith cooking spray and set aside.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, yogurt, and large egg. Set aside.
3. Heatolive oilin a large skillet over medium high heat until hot. Add diced mushrooms, onion, and garlic. Cook and stir for 2 minutes, until vegetables have softened.
4. Stir riced cauliflower into the skillet and stir to combine. Cook for 3 minutes, until cauliflower has begun to soften. Remove the skillet from the burner and set aside to cool for 5 minutes.
5. Add thehot sauce,shredded chicken, ranch seasoning, and shredded cheese to the skillet and stir to combine.
6. Stir in the mayonnaise mixture to combine, then transfer to preparedbaking dish. Sprinkle with 2 ounces shredded cheese.
7. Bake for 30 minutes, until cheese has melted on top and edges of the casserole aregolden brown. Cool for 10 minutes before serving.

🥄Equipment

Oblongbaking dish

Large skillet

Large bowl

Small bowl

Cutting board

Chef knife

🥫Storage

Refrigerate:store leftover casserole in an airtight container up to 4 days.

Reheat:warm leftovers in the microwave until heated through.

📖Variations

Here are a few different ways you may like to change up your own casserole recipe:

Veggie Power:Mix in some diced bell peppers, onions, or broccoli for extra nutrients and crunch.

Cheese Choices:Experiment with different cheeses like shredded mozzarella cheese or pepper jack cheese.

Topping Twist:For added texture, sprinkle crushed pork rinds or almond flour on top before baking.

💭Tips

• This is a great recipe for leftover cooked chickenbreasts,rotisserie chicken, or even canned chicken.
• Blue cheese fans can garnish the casserole withblue cheese crumbles.
• Cream cheeseandsour creamcan be substituted for the mayonnaise and greek yogurt.
• Frozen cauliflower ricecan be substituted for the cauliflower. (I love Trader Joe'sfrozen cauliflower rice!)
• This recipe can double as aneasy buffalo chicken dip! Just serve with tortilla chips, celery, or carrot sticks.

🙋FAQ's

Can I make thisbuffalo chicken casserole recipeahead of time?

Absolutely! You can prepare the casserole ahead of time, cover it tightly with plastic wrap, and store it in the refrigerator. When ready to bake, simply remove the plastic wrap and follow the baking instructions.

Is this casserole freezer-friendly?

Yes, you can freeze this casserole! After assembling, cover it well with foil or plastic wrap and freeze for up to 2-3 months. Thaw it in the refrigerator overnight before baking.

Can I use different protein sources?

Yes, While this recipe uses chicken, you can experiment with shredded turkey, ground chicken, or even cooked ground beef for a buffalo twist on a classic.

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🍽Serve with..

Serve with a side of avocado slices, topped with cilantro,green onions, orbleu cheesecrumbles.

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