Keto Buffalo Chicken & Cauliflower Casserole

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Keto Buffalo Chicken & Cauliflower Casserole

By Admin
November 6, 2024

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