Description
Creamy, cheesy buffalo chicken casserole made with cauliflower rice and ranch seasoning. Low-carb keto-friendly bake that tastes like comfort food. Perfect for meal prep!
Ingredients
- 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken (or cooked chicken breast)
- 4 cups fresh or frozen cauliflower rice
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup Frank’s RedHot Original Sauce
- 2 tbsp ranch seasoning (or 1 packet dry ranch mix)
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided: 1.5 cups for topping, 0.5 cups mixed in)
- 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles
- Fresh green onions for garnish
- Extra ranch dressing for drizzle
Instructions
- Prepare Base: In a large bowl, combine shredded rotisserie chicken, cauliflower rice, salt, and pepper. Mix until evenly combined.
- Make Sauce: In another bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, Frank’s RedHot sauce, ranch seasoning, and lemon juice. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Combine: Add the sauce to the chicken and cauliflower rice mixture. Fold gently until everything is coated in creamy buffalo sauce.
- Transfer to Casserole: Pour the entire mixture into a greased 9×13 baking dish, spreading evenly.
- Add Cheese Topping: Sprinkle 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top. Sprinkle blue cheese crumbles over the cheddar.
- Bake: Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden brown and bubbly around the edges.
- Rest and Serve: Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh green onions and extra ranch dressing drizzle.
Notes
Softened Cream Cheese: Let sit at room temperature for 20 minutes, or microwave for 15 seconds for smooth mixing.
Cauliflower Rice: Fresh or frozen both work. Frozen actually releases less moisture, making it ideal.
Drain Chicken: If using canned chicken, drain thoroughly and pat dry to prevent watery casserole.
Gentle Folding: After combining with sauce, fold gently. Overmixing breaks down texture.
Even Cheese: Spread topping evenly so every bite has cheese.
Bubbling Sign: When bubbling around edges and top is golden, it is done.
Storage: Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days. Reheat at 350°F for 15 minutes.
Freezer Friendly: Freeze unbaked for up to 1 month. Thaw overnight and bake as directed.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Main Course, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/7 of casserole)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 115mg