Creamy Buffalo Chicken Cauliflower Casserole
Creamy Buffalo Chicken Cauliflower Casserole is a delightful blend of spicy buffalo chicken and savory roasted cauliflower, all enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce. Perfect for game nights or cozy family dinners, this crowd-pleaser will have everyone coming back for seconds. Not only is it delicious, but it also sneaks in some veggies without anyone noticing!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups cauliflower florets (fresh)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and bake for about 25 minutes or until cooked through.
- Toss cauliflower florets with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and roast on a baking sheet for about 20 minutes until tender.
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese with minced garlic and buffalo sauce until smooth.
- Combine roasted cauliflower and cooked chicken in the baking dish; pour the creamy sauce over it.
- Sprinkle shredded cheeses on top and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 240g)
- Calories: 372
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 763mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 99mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute chicken with shredded turkey or add extra veggies like spinach or bell peppers.