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Jalapeño Buffalo Chicken Casserole: A Beginner’s Guide to Flavor-Packed Comfort

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Enjoy a flavorful and healthy casserole with spicy buffalo chicken and vegetables. This easy recipe is perfect for beginners and caters to various dietary needs. Imagine tender chicken and vibrant vegetables baked in a creamy, spicy sauce. It’s a satisfying and simple meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs cooked shredded chicken
  • 20 oz frozen cauliflower rice
  • 2 jalapeños, diced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 red pepper, diced
  • ½ cup carrots, diced
  • ½ cup coconut cream
  • ½ cup buffalo sauce
  • ¼ cup ranch
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • Garnish: green onion, jalapeños (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat Oven (The Oven Operation): Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F, ensuring it reaches the optimal temperature for baking.
  • Combine Ingredients (The Ingredient Integration): Add 2 pounds cooked and shredded chicken, 20 ounces frozen cauliflower rice, 2 finely diced jalapeños, 1 diced onion, 1 diced red pepper, and 1/2 cup shredded or diced carrots to a large casserole dish, creating a colorful and nutrient-rich base.
  • Prepare Sauce (The Sauce Symphony): In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 cup canned coconut cream, 1/2 cup buffalo sauce, and 1/4 cup ranch. Whisk with a fork to combine well, ensuring the sauce is smooth and creamy.
  • Pour and Combine (The Flavor Fusion): Pour the sauce into the casserole dish and use two forks or tongs to combine the sauce into the vegetables and chicken, ensuring they are coated evenly with the flavorful blend. Once the sauce is incorporated with the ingredients, smooth the ingredients into an even layer in the dish, creating a uniform surface for baking.
  • Bake (The Baking Bliss): Place the casserole dish into the preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes (or slightly longer if you want the top a bit more “crispy”), allowing the ingredients to meld together and the top to brown.
  • Garnish and Serve (The Serving Sensation): Remove the casserole from the oven and top with a drizzle of buffalo or ranch, adding a final touch of flavor. Garnish with green onion or more jalapeños if desired, enhancing the visual appeal. Serve hot and enjoy the comforting and flavorful dish!

Notes

  • Cook chicken thoroughly.
  • Adjust spice level with jalapeños.
  • Bake until top is golden.
  • Use coconut cream for creaminess.