Description
A spicy, comforting dish that balances tangy buffalo heat with creamy coconut and cool ranch notes. Ready in about an hour, it’s a crowd-pleasing weeknight casserole that’s low-carb and full of bold flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds cooked and shredded chicken breast
- 20 ounces frozen cauliflower rice
- 2 small jalapeños, finely diced (plus more for topping if desired)
- 1 small white or yellow onion, diced
- 1 red pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup shredded or finely diced carrots
- 1/2 cup canned coconut cream (the thick part at the top of the can)
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: green onion, extra jalapeños for garnish
Instructions
- If chicken isn’t cooked, season boneless, skinless chicken breasts with salt and pepper and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 18–25 minutes, or poach until internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C). Shred with two forks.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat with a tablespoon of oil. Sauté diced jalapeños, onion, red pepper, carrots, and garlic for 5–7 minutes until softened.
- Add frozen cauliflower rice to the skillet and cook for another 5–7 minutes until tender and excess moisture evaporates.
- Stir in coconut cream, buffalo sauce, ranch, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Fold in the shredded chicken until evenly coated. Transfer to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until bubbling and heated through. Broil for 1–2 minutes for a crispier top if desired.
- Let the casserole rest for 5–10 minutes before garnishing with green onions and extra jalapeños. Serve hot.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3–4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave or oven.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: casserole, buffalo chicken, jalapeño