Creamy Buffalo Chicken Cauliflower Casserole
This Creamy Buffalo Chicken Cauliflower Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, blending tender chicken, zesty buffalo sauce, and creamy cauliflower into a dish that’s both hearty and satisfying. Perfect for game day or cozy family dinners, this casserole bakes to golden perfection with a crunchy topping that will keep everyone coming back for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cups fresh cauliflower florets
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a large baking dish.
- Boil cauliflower florets in water for about 5 minutes until tender; drain and set aside.
- Cook chicken in a skillet over medium heat for 7-8 minutes per side until fully cooked; shred once cooled slightly.
- In a large bowl, mix shredded chicken, cauliflower, buffalo sauce, cream cheese, and half of the cheddar until combined.
- Pour the mixture into the baking dish, top with remaining cheddar and panko.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg