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Creamy Buffalo Chicken Casserole

Spicy buffalo flavor blended with cottage cheese, chicken, cauliflower rice, and vegetables baked into a cheesy casserole.

Munchin’ With Maddie
Creamy Buffalo Chicken Casserole

Ingredients

Ingredient amount
Chicken 1.5 lbs, cubed
Olive Oil as needed
Celery 1/2 cup diced
Carrots 1/2 cup diced
Cottage Cheese 16 oz
Buffalo Sauce 1/4 cup
Garlic 2 cloves
Dried Dill 1/2 tsp
Dried Parsley 1/2 tsp
Onion Powder 1/4 tsp
Celery Salt 1/4 tsp
Salt 1/2 tsp
Black Pepper 1/4 tsp
Cayenne optional
Cauliflower Rice 12 oz frozen
Green Onion 1/3 cup chopped
Shredded Cheddar 1 cup
Ranch Dressing optional

Steps

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F; optionally dry brine chicken.

Step 2: Blend cottage cheese, buffalo sauce, garlic, dill, parsley, onion powder, celery salt, salt, pepper, and cayenne until smooth.

Step 3: Heat oil; cook cubed chicken with celery and carrots until golden.

Step 4: Thaw cauliflower rice and squeeze out excess moisture.

Step 5: Combine blended sauce, cooked chicken mixture, green onion, and cauliflower rice in baking dish; mix to coat.

Step 6: Cover with foil and bake 20 minutes.

Step 7: Remove foil, add shredded cheddar, bake uncovered 10 minutes, then broil until golden.

Step 8: Top with extra buffalo sauce, ranch, and green onion or parsley before serving.

Nutrition

calories: 410

protein_g: 32

fat_g: 24

carbs_g: 10

sodium_mg: 980

notes: Estimated from typical casserole components; actual depends on buffalo sauce and cheese brands.