Buffalo Chicken Cauliflower Casserole (Low-Carb)
This Buffalo Chicken Cauliflower Casserole is an easy low carb dinner packed with bold buffalo flavor, tender roasted cauliflower, and juicy shredded chicken. Baked in a creamy, cheesy sauce, this keto-friendly casserole is perfect for meal prep, busy weeknights, or anyone craving comfort food without the carbs. If you love buffalo chicken dip and healthy casseroles, this high-protein, low-carb recipe will quickly become a family favorite.
Equipment
Ingredients
Rotisserie chicken
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1/2 tsp Rotisserie chicken seasoning
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tsp Paprika
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
Cauliflower Florets
- 1 Large Cauliflower
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tsp Paprika
Buffalo Cream Cheese Sauce
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 1 tbsp Garlic minced
- 8 oz Cream cheese
- 1 cup Milk
- 1/4 cup Hot sauce
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
Cheese Topping
- 2 cup Monterrey jack cheese shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Preheat your oven to 350°F (176°C).
- Prepare the chicken: Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over the chicken. Season with rotisserie chicken seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper. Air fry at 380°F for 18–22 minutes, or until fully cooked and golden.
- Prepare the cauliflower: Cut into florets and place in a large bowl. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Toss well to coat evenly.
- Make the sauce: In a pan over medium heat, melt butter and add minced garlic. Stir until fragrant. Add cream cheese and milk, mixing until smooth and creamy. Stir in hot sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix well until fully combined.
- Cut the chicken: Remove the cooked chicken from the air fryer and cut into bite-sized cubes.
- Combine the cauliflower and sauce: Pour half of the sauce over the seasoned cauliflower and mix well to coat.
- Mix the chicken: Stir the cubed chicken into the remaining sauce until fully coated.
- Assemble the casserole: Pour the sauced chicken over the cauliflower in a baking dish. Spread evenly.
- Add cheese: Top with your favorite shredded cheese.
- Bake: Place in the oven and bake at 350°F for 30–35 minutes, until bubbly and slightly golden on top.
- Enjoy: Let cool slightly before serving and enjoy your creamy, spicy, low-carb casserole!
Nutrition
Serving: 6gCalories: 510kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 42gFat: 35gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 530mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gCalcium: 360mgIron: 1.7mg
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