Creamy Buffalo Chicken Cauliflower Casserole
Creamy Buffalo Chicken Cauliflower Casserole is a flavorful and comforting dish featuring tender chicken, creamy buffalo sauce, and nutritious cauliflower—a perfect choice for game nights or cozy dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 4 cups cauliflower florets (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 3 green onions (chopped for garnish)
- 1 cup ranch dressing
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Prepare Your Chicken: Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Sear in a skillet until cooked through.
- Cook Your Cauliflower: Steam fresh cauliflower until tender but firm or thaw frozen florets.
- Create That Creamy Mixture: In a large bowl, mix softened cream cheese, ranch dressing, buffalo sauce, and half of the shredded cheddar cheese until combined.
- Combine Everything: Gently fold in the chicken pieces and cooked cauliflower until evenly coated. Pour into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake Until Bubbly: Sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese on top. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
- Serve Hot: Garnish with chopped green onions before serving hot from the oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg