Prepare to indulge in a comforting and flavorful experience with our Keto Buffalo Chicken & Cauliflower Casserole, where creamy, spicy sensations meet hearty textures in every bite. This dish features tender chunks of chicken, perfectly balanced with fresh cauliflower that adds a satisfying crunch. Mixed with pepper jack cheese, this casserole melts into a creamy, zesty sauce that ignites your taste buds, creating a delightful medley of flavors that will leave you craving more.
Beyond its irresistible taste, this casserole is packed with health benefits from its wholesome ingredients. The combination of dark meat chicken provides a robust source of protein, essential for muscle maintenance and repair, while the cauliflower offers fiber and vitamins C and K, supporting digestive health and immune function. Enjoy the warmth and comfort of this hearty dish while nourishing your body!
Yields 4 servings of Keto Buffalo Chicken & Cauliflower Casserole
The Preparation
- 16 ounce cauliflower
- 4 ounce pepper jack cheese, shredded, ~1 cup
- 4 ounce cream cheese, at room temperature, ~1/2 cup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoon hot sauce, or more to taste
- 2 medium green onion, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 16 ounce boneless, skinless chicken thigh, cooked and cubed, or rotisserie chicken
- 2 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
The Execution
1. Gather and prep all of your ingredients. Pre-heat oven to 350F.
2. Chop the cauliflower into bite sized pieces.
3. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil, then add the cauliflower and boil for 5-6 minutes or until just tender. Drain and set aside.
4. In a bowl, combine the pepper jack, cream cheese, sour cream, hot sauce, green onion, garlic powder. Stir together well, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Add the chicken and cauliflower into the cheese mixture, then gently fold together.
6. Transfer the mixture into a casserole dish and bake for 20 minutes.
7. Optionally broil if the cheese is not browned enough. Top with chopped cilantro and enjoy!
This makes a total of 4 servings of Keto Buffalo Chicken & Cauliflower Casserole. Each serving comes out to be 499 calories, 33.7g fats, 5.5g net carbs, and 42.8g protein.
NUTRITION | CALORIES | FAT | CARBS | FIBER | NET CARBS | PROTEIN |
16 ounce cauliflower | 104 | 2.27 | 18.6 | 10.43 | 8.16 | 8.16 |
4 ounce pepper jack cheese | 423 | 34.34 | 0.77 | 0 | 0.77 | 27.76 |
4 ounce cream cheese | 388 | 38.56 | 4.65 | 0 | 4.65 | 6.97 |
0.5 cup sour cream | 228 | 22.25 | 5.32 | 0 | 5.32 | 2.81 |
2 tablespoon hot sauce | 3 | 0.11 | 0.5 | 0.09 | 0.41 | 0.15 |
2 medium green onion | 10 | 0.06 | 2.19 | 0.78 | 1.41 | 0.54 |
0.5 teaspoon garlic powder | 5 | 0.01 | 1.15 | 0.14 | 1.01 | 0.26 |
0 none salt and pepper | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
16 ounce rotisserie chicken | 835 | 37.1 | 0.09 | 0 | 0.09 | 124.65 |
2 tablespoon fresh cilantro | 0 | 0.01 | 0.07 | 0.06 | 0.02 | 0.04 |
Totals | 1996 | 134.71 | 33.34 | 11.5 | 21.84 | 171.34 |
Per Serving (/4) | 499 | 33.7 | 8.3 | 2.9 | 5.5 | 42.8 |
Keto Buffalo Chicken & Cauliflower Casserole
Ingredients
- 16 ounce cauliflower
- 4 ounce pepper jack cheese shredded
- 4 ounce cream cheese at room temperature
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoon hot sauce or more to taste
- 2 medium green onion chopped
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- 16 ounce boneless skinless chicken thigh, cooked and cubed, or rotisserie chicken
- 2 tablespoon fresh cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Gather and prep all of your ingredients. Pre-heat oven to 350F.
- Chop the cauliflower into bite sized pieces.
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil, then add the cauliflower and boil for 5-6 minutes or until just tender. Drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, combine the pepper jack, cream cheese, sour cream, hot sauce, green onion, garlic powder. Stir together well, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the chicken and cauliflower into the cheese mixture, then gently fold together.
- Transfer the mixture into a casserole dish and bake for 20 minutes.
- Optionally broil if the cheese is not browned enough. Top with chopped cilantro and enjoy!