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prep time
10 min
cook time
1 h 0 min
ready time
1 h 10 min
Healthy Whole Food Buffalo Chicken Casserole
This Whole30 compliant buffalo chicken casserole is a healthy meal that tastes like a guilty pleasure. It is full of hidden vegetables, making it a nutritious weeknight dinner suitable for Keto, Paleo, and gluten-free diets. This low-carb chicken casserole recipe is a huge crowd-pleaser and is a perfect addition to your gatherings and home parties. It serves 4 people, but you can double or triple it to feed more.
Which casserole size is suitable for this Whole30 chicken breast recipe?
A medium-sized casserole would be suitable for this recipe. We have used a 20 x 25 cm (8" x 10") ceramic casserole, but anything slightly bigger or smaller would work too.
Which hot sauce can you use for Whole30 recipes?
You can choose your preferred hot sauce, as long as it is Whole30 approved. Many of the popular hot sauce brands happen to be made of natural ingredients suitable for this diet. Avoid any brands that contain sugar, flavoring and coloring agents, and stabilizers. A good list of ingredients would include pepper, vinegar, salt, garlic, water, and oil.
Can you use rotisserie chicken?
Using rotisserie chicken for Whole30 chicken recipes is an excellent way to reduce cooking time. Remember to add in the skin for an extra roasted flavor. Also, this recipe is a great way to use any leftover chicken, whether grilled, poached, or roasted.
Can you prepare this low-carb chicken casserole ahead of time?
One of the great things about this recipe is that it can be prepared ahead of time. The night before, follow all the steps to making this casserole but don't bake it. Cover it in plastic wrap and store it in the fridge for up to 2 days. When it's dinner time, bake it at 200 C/ 400 F for 10 minutes longer than what the recipe asks for.
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Net Carbs
5.2 g
Fiber
3.1 g
Total Carbs
8.5 g
Protein
33.9 g
Fats
34.1 g
466 cals
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Ingredients
Chicken breast
3 large - split
Salt
0.5 tsp
Black pepper, ground
0.25 tsp
Oil
2 tbsp
Cauliflower rice
3.5 cup
Jalapeno peppers
1 regular - approx 2" long
Onion
0.5 small
Red pepper
0.25 small
Canned coconut milk
0.5 cup
Real Mayonnaise made with Avocado OIl
0.25 cup
Onion powder
0.5 tsp
Garlic powder
2 tsp
Red Hot Cayenne Pepper Sauce, Original
0.5 cup
Ghee
3 tbsp
Scallions or spring onions, tops and bulb, raw
2 small - 3" long
Recipe Steps
steps 8
1 h 10 min
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 200C/ 400 F. Slice the chicken breasts in half and season with salt and pepper. Add the oil to a nonstick pan and place it over medium-high heat.Step 2
Once the oil is sizzling hot, add half the chicken and cook until golden for 4-5 minutes. Flip and cook for 2-3 more minutes or until cooked through. Repeat with the remaining chicken.Step 3
Take the chicken breasts off the heat and let them cool. Shred using 2 forks into bite-sized pieces. Transfer it to the casserole.Step 4
Dice the onion, jalapeno, and bell pepper and add them to the chicken. Add the cauliflower rice as well. Mix to combine.Step 5
To a bowl, add the coconut milk, Whole30 mayonnaise, onion powder, garlic powder, and hot sauce. Melt the ghee and add it to the bowl. Whisk to combine.Step 6
Pour the buffalo sauce over the chicken and veggies. Mix using 2 forks until the sauce is well distributed. Transfer the casserole to the oven.Step 7
Bake for 45 minutes. Turn the broiler on and let the top crisp up for 5 minutes. Take the casserole out of the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes before handling.Step 8
Finely chop the spring onions and sprinkle them on top. Garnish with a couple of slices of jalapeno pepper and a drizzle of hot sauce. Serve immediately.
Comments
ItsAboutThyme 3 years ago
Absolutely delicious! I did make my own cauliflower rice with lime as a separate dish and served the buffalo chicken on top, instead of adding it to the recipe. Easy to make, incredibly yummy! This will definitely be one of my go to keto chicken meals.
RousingMacadamia915497 3 years ago
This was absolutely amazing, next time I might at zucchini zoodels instead of the cauliflower. Definitely making this again.
GorgeousKetone219633 3 years ago
Took this to our rosary potluck it was delicious and most of it went. I swapped the mayo for Marie’s blue cheese dressing and did heavy cream instead of coconut milk. Will definitely makes this again
kivkell54 3 years ago
My 15 year-old loved this dish! I made a few tweaks. The key is to season well. I seasoned my cauliflower rice. I used heavy cream instead of coconut milk. Not the 1/2 cup though. Wayy to many calories if I did.
recipewriter 3 years ago
We are glad you enjoyed it! Like you said, seasoning is essential, but we left it up to taste because some hot sauces are saltie than other