If you love buffalo chicken dip, you have to try this keto buffalo chicken casserole for dinner! Loaded with chicken and cauliflower in a spicy buffalo sauce and covered in cheese. It’s so easy to make and slightly addicting with only 2.5g net carbs!
You might also like this low carb buffalo chicken & cauliflower rice!
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I can still remember the first time I had buffalo chicken dip at a party. It was the most delicious thing I’ve ever eaten. Since then I’ve seen many people make it many different ways but they are all good to me.
However today I wanted it for dinner so I came up with this keto buffalo chicken casserole. Oh it is so good, I ate two servings and froze the rest so I couldn’t eat more. It’s spicy, creamy, cheesy and pure low carb comfort food not to mention easy to make.
buffalo chicken casserole ingredients
There are so many different variations of buffalo chicken dip but today I was making a basic one with cooked chicken breast, cauliflower, cream cheese, garlic, cheddar and hot sauce. I was going to put egg and butter in it too but changed my mind at the last minute and used heavy cream instead.
Keto Buffalo Chicken Casserole Recipe
This is very simple so let’s get started by cooking the cauliflower in the microwave for 5 minutes. While that’s cooking, melt the cream cheese, buffalo sauce and garlic in a skillet. Whisk to combine and then add in the chicken.
When the cauliflower is done, add that to the chicken mixture and the spoon into a sprayed cooking dish. Then pour the heavy cream over top.
Now it’s cheese time and I opted to put all of the cheese on top. However you can also mix half of it in the chicken mixture if you wish.
So top it off with cheddar cheese and bake for about 30 minutes. By the way I like to use the blocks of cheddar cheese and grate it myself for less carbs and a better taste.
Recipe Tips and NOtes
- Precook the cauliflower and use rotisserie chicken to cut down on time. I like to buy rotisserie chicken and freeze the chopped cooked chicken for dishes like this.
- You can mix half of the cheddar cheese in with the chicken mixture or just use it all on top. I opted to use it all on top.
- You can use any kind of hot sauce you want. I bought most of the ingredients at Aldi so I used their brand of hot sauce. Note this is a bit spicy so you can use less or more according to your tastes.
- The cauliflower is what makes this dish more of a casserole than a dip. It also gives it more volume but keeping the carbs down so you can eat more!
Other low carb buffalo chicken recipes to try
If you love that buffalo chicken flavor as much as I do here are a few more low carb buffalo chicken recipes you can try.
- buffalo chicken stuffed mushrooms
- buffalo chicken stuffed chiles
- blue cheese stuffed buffalo chicken meatballs
- buffalo cauliflower rice with cihcken
Freezing tips for a low carb lunch
As I mentioned above, I ate 2 of the 4 servings of this casserole. Then I spooned the rest into plastic containers and placed in the freezer. Now I have them on hand for a low carb lunch or dinner. To eat them, I just heat them up for about 3-5 minutes in the microwave.
This has been so helpful for when I don’t have time to make a low carb lunch or dinner. Casseroles are great dishes to freeze individual servings for later.
Well I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do. I didn’t even get a chance to try this out on my husband as I’m hoarding it in the freezer for me. Next time I make it though I will share. Maybe. 🙂 The nutritional information for 1 serving is:
390 cals / 24.8g fat / 4.g carbs / 1.5g fiber / 32g protein = 2.5g net carbs
Keto Buffalo Chicken Casserole
If you love buffalo chicken dip, you will have to make this keto buffalo chicken casserole for dinner! Loaded with chicken and cauliflower in a spicy, cheese buffalo sauce. It's so easy to make and slightly addicting with only 2.5g net carbs!
Ingredients
- 2 cups chopped cauliflower
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 2 cups cooked chicken
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1/2 cup hot sauce (like Frank's or Red Hot)
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 4 oz cheddar cheese, grated
Instructions
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400 for 30 minutes and 5 minutes for cauliflower
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Preheat the oven to 400°F. Then microwave the cauliflower for 5 minutes.
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In the mean time add the cream cheese, hot sauce and garlic to a skillet. Whisk and when the cream cheese has melted, add in the chicken and cauliflower. Mix well and take off stove.
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Spray a baking dish and spoon the mixture in and smooth out. The pour the heavy cream over the top and next sprinkle the cheddar cheese.
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Pop in the oven and bake for about 30 minutes until it's nice and browned on top.
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Let cool a bit before eating.
Tuesday
Awesome! Thanks for e inspiration. I loosely followed the recipe (didn’t measure anything and skipped the heavy whipping cream). I added bacon, diced green chilies and 4 corn tortillas for texture. It smells great!
Denise
Sounds very good! Hope you liked it!
Lyndie
How much is one serving?
Denise
Hi Lyndie, the serving size is 1/4 of the whole casserole. I don’t know the volume but I would say roughly 1.5 cups? Hope that helps.
Jodi
Whats a good low carb side for this?
looks great!
Denise
Hi Jodi, I like green beans personally. Or any green vegetable and/or salad. Here are a few green bean recipes if you are interested. https://mylifecookbook.com/?s=green+beans
Cori
Oh my! Made this tonight and it was AMAZING!!! My husband and I ate almost the entire pan! I will definitely be making again and doubling the recipe! I left out the whipping cream as I didn’t see the need for the extra calories and it was delicious!! Thank you!
Denise
Glad you liked it Cori!
Kayla
Can you do Sriracha instead of Franks? I’m wondering if that will change the taste?
Denise
Hi Kayla, I don’t know to be honest. It probably won’t have that tangy taste of hot sauce but it might still be good. I’m sorry I’m not much help but I’m thinking it won’t be too bad. Good luck!
Joe
What is the serving size?
Denise
Hi Joe, the serving size is 1/4 of the whole casserole. I don’t know the volume but I would say roughly 1.5 cups? Hope that helps.
Karen R
This is delicious. The only change I made is, I added a packet of ranch seasoning mix to the sauce.
Denise
Hi Karen, that is a great idea! Thanks for coming back to comment!
Courtney
What is the portion for the serving size?
Denise
Hi Courtney, it roughly 1 cup per serving. To be honest I just make the casserole and divided it by 4 and that was my serving size. Hope that helps and that you like it!
Cristy
Wouldn’t this have 2.5 Net Carbs based on the details you provided? 4-1.5=2.5 (not 3.5)? Or am I confused about net carb calculations?
Denise
Cristy, you are absolutely right! I’m so glad you found that. I fixed it and it is 2.5g net carbs. My apologies. I hope you like it!
Cristy Jeter
Could you use frozen riced cauliflower?
Denise
Hi Cristy, I don’t see why not but let it thaw a bit and try to get the extra moisture out. Just put it in some paper towels or a tea towel and squeeze out any water that might be there. Hope you like it!
Michelle
What do you do with the cauliflower?
Denise
Hi Michelle, thank you for catching that! You mix the cauliflower in with the chicken. It helps to stretch the casserole and it goes great with the buffalo flavors. I hope you like it!