Creamy Buffalo Chicken Casserole Recipe
Creamy Buffalo Chicken Casserole is a high-protein, low-carb dinner made with chicken, buffalo sauce, cottage cheese, cauliflower rice, and cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast or chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- ½ cup finely diced celery
- ½ cup peeled and finely diced carrots
- 16 ounces cottage cheese 2% or 4% milkfat
- ¼ cup buffalo wing sauce plus extra for topping
- 2 garlic cloves peeled
- ½ teaspoon dried dill
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon celery salt
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch cayenne pepper optional
- ⅓ cup chopped green onions plus extra for garnish
- 12 ounces frozen cauliflower rice
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Ranch dressing for serving optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- If desired, place the chicken in a bowl and season generously with salt. Let it sit while preparing the remaining ingredients for extra tenderness.
- Add cottage cheese, buffalo sauce, garlic, dill, parsley, onion powder, celery salt, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to a food processor. Blend until completely smooth.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken, celery, and carrots. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Cook undisturbed for about 3 minutes.
- Stir and continue cooking for another 3 minutes until the chicken is lightly browned. It does not need to be fully cooked.
- Thaw the cauliflower rice in the microwave or on the stovetop until warm.
- Place the cauliflower rice in a clean kitchen towel or paper towels and squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
- Add the cauliflower rice, cooked chicken mixture, green onions, and blended buffalo sauce mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Stir everything together until evenly combined.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top, and bake uncovered for another 10 minutes.
- Switch the oven to broil for 2–4 minutes until the cheese becomes golden and bubbly.
- Top the Creamy Buffalo Chicken Casserole with additional buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, and fresh green onions before serving.
Notes
- Swap cheddar cheese with Monterey Jack, Colby Jack, or mozzarella.
- Add extra buffalo sauce for a stronger buffalo flavor.
- Serve with a side salad, roasted vegetables, or celery sticks.
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing pairs wonderfully with this casserole.
- Leftovers taste even better the next day.