Ingredients
Proteins and Vegetables
- 2 pounds chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 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 bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup shredded or finely diced carrots
Sauces and Seasonings
- 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 Garnishes
- Green onion, chopped
- Extra jalapeños, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the casserole evenly.
- Combine Main Ingredients: In a large casserole dish, add the cooked shredded chicken breast along with frozen cauliflower rice, diced jalapeños, onion, red bell pepper, and carrots.
- Mix Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together minced garlic, salt, black pepper, canned coconut cream, buffalo sauce, and ranch dressing until smooth and well combined.
- Incorporate Sauce: Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and vegetable mixture in the casserole dish. Use two forks or tongs to thoroughly combine the sauce with all ingredients, ensuring everything is evenly coated. Smooth out the mixture into an even layer in the dish to promote uniform baking.
- Bake: Place the casserole dish into the preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes. For a crisper top, extend baking time slightly as desired.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and drizzle extra buffalo or ranch sauce on top. Garnish with chopped green onions and additional sliced jalapeños if desired before serving.
Notes
- This casserole is Whole30, Keto, Paleo, and Gluten-Free friendly.
- Adjust the number of jalapeños based on your preferred heat level.
- For a creamier texture, use full-fat canned coconut cream.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
- Use homemade buffalo sauce and ranch dressing to keep the recipe compliant with dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
