Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Buffalo Chicken & Cauliflower Casserole. Combining tender chicken, spicy buffalo sauce, and creamy cheese enveloping crunchy cauliflower, this dish is a flavor-packed delight perfect for any occasion. Ideal for family dinners or potlucks, it’s a simple yet impressive meal that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cups fresh cauliflower florets
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Spray a large baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and half of the buffalo sauce. Toss until evenly coated.
- Steam or blanch cauliflower florets for about five minutes until just tender; drain well.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, and remaining buffalo sauce until smooth. Stir in 1 cup cheddar cheese and the cooked cauliflower before adding the seasoned chicken pieces.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Top with remaining cheddar cheese and bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Allow to cool for five minutes before serving; garnish with chopped green onions or parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg