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Cozy Creamy Buffalo Chicken Casserole (Low Carb)

Juicy shredded chicken and tender cauliflower baked in a luscious, spicy buffalo cream cheese sauce blanketed under a bubbling golden crust of sharp cheddar and mozzarella. Ultra-satisfying 100% Halal low-carb comfort food ready in 40 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 generous portions
Course: Casserole, dinner, Game Day, Keto Comfort, Low Carb
Cuisine: American, Pub Style Comfort
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Chicken & Low-Carb Casserole Base (100% Halal Wholesome)
  • 4 cups Cooked chicken breast Shredded or diced (poached or roasted)
  • 4 cups Fresh cauliflower florets Steamed tender-crisp, drained well; or cauliflower rice
  • 3 cloves Fresh garlic Minced
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon Onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon Fine sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
Spicy Creamy Buffalo Cheese Sauce & Topping
  • 8 oz Cream cheese Softened to room temperature (1 brick)
  • ½ cup Sour cream or Greek yogurt Adds smooth tanginess
  • ½ cup Halal buffalo pepper sauce Mild-to-medium cayenne pepper hot sauce
  • ¼ cup Unsalted farm butter Melted and cooled slightly
  • 1 ½ cups Sharp cheddar cheese Freshly grated, divided
  • 1 cup Whole milk mozzarella Freshly shredded for irresistible cheese pull
  • ¼ cup Fresh scallions (green onions) Finely sliced, divided
  • 2 tablespoon Creamy homemade ranch For drizzling before serving

Method
 

Prep & Whisk the Buffalo Cheese Sauce
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch ceramic baking dish with olive oil or butter.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, sour cream, melted butter, and buffalo pepper sauce together with an electric hand mixer or sturdy whisk until completely smooth and creamy.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic, garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, black pepper, and half of the chopped scallions.
Combine Casserole & Transfer to Dish
  1. Fold in the shredded cooked chicken, steamed tender cauliflower florets, 1 cup of the shredded cheddar, and ½ cup of the mozzarella until thoroughly coated in the spicy cream sauce.
  2. Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared 9x13 baking dish, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Top With Cheese & Bake to Bubbly Perfection
  1. Evenly sprinkle the remaining ½ cup cheddar and ½ cup mozzarella over the top of the casserole.
  2. Bake uncovered at 375°F (190°C) for 20 to 25 minutes, until the casserole is bubbling vigorously around the edges and the cheese on top is completely melted and blistered with golden spots.
  3. Optional: Broil on HIGH for 2 minutes to achieve deeper golden brown blisters on the cheese.
  4. Remove from the oven, let rest for 5 minutes, then drizzle with cool creamy ranch and scatter remaining sliced green onions over top before serving hot!

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