Keto Buffalo Chicken Cauliflower Casserole is a quick and easy low carb dinner recipe (only 4 net carbs!) made with spicy buffalo chicken, cauliflower, and lots of cheese.

low carb Keto Buffalo Chicken Casserole

Keto Buffalo Chicken Cauliflower Casserole

One of the biggest challenges of being success on the keto diet is finding delicious low carb dinner recipes that quick and easy to make, and the whole family can enjoy. This Keto Buffalo Chicken Cauliflower Casserole checks all of the boxes!

Buffalo chicken of any kind of a family favorite of mine. We stuff it in bacon wrapped jalapenos on game days, and we turn it into a cheesy dip for parties. For dinner I’ve combined that awesome buffalo chicken flavor with cauliflower, cream cheese, and cheddar cheese to make a cheesy cauliflower casserole that is totally irresistible.

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Keto Buffalo Chicken Casserole made with cauliflower

What is in Keto Buffalo Chicken Cauliflower Casserole?

  • Cauliflower florets (Approximately 1 head of cauliflower)
  • Cream Cheese
  • Frank’s Red Hot Sauce or Frank’s Buffalo Sauce
  • Ranch dressing
  • Eggs
  • Sharp Cheddar cheese 
  • Cooked Chicken Breasts
  •  Celery 
  • Optional: Blue cheese

What is Buffalo Sauce Made of?

Buffalo sauce is a blend of  hot sauce,butter, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper,garlic powder, and salt. It is cooked together until it thickens into a sauce.

Can You Eat Buffalo Sauce on Keto?

Yes! For this recipe we use Frank’s Red hot Sauce or Frank’s Buffalo Wing Sauce both are 0 carbs per serving.  Always make sure to check the label!

how to make Keto Buffalo Chicken Casserole

How to Make Buffalo Chicken Cauliflower Casserole:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Remove the core from your cauliflower head and cut the florets into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Blanch the cauliflower by placing it in boiling water for 3 minutes or steaming in the microwave until it is fork tender. Pat dry and set aside.
  4. In a large bowl stir together cream cheese, hot sauce, ranch dressing and eggs.
  5. Add the cauliflower, 4 ounces of cheddar cheese, chicken, and celery to the cream cheese mixture and toss until well coated.
  6. Pour into a 11×7 inch casserole dish and sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese.  
  7. Bake for 30 minutes until the cauliflower is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly
  8. Optional: For those of you who love blue cheese with your buffalo chicken wings you can sprinkle the top of the casserole with blue cheese about 5 minutes before it finishes baking.

Why Do You Use Eggs in this Cauliflower Casserole?

The eggs act as a binder to help hold the casserole together, along with the cheese. You don’t taste any egg in the recipe it just helps the casserole hold it’s shape when you serve it.

serving Keto Buffalo Chicken Casserole

When the baking dish comes out of the oven set it aside to let it cool for about 10 minutes. This lets the casserole set and will allow you cut and serve it more easily.

Every bite of this loaded cauliflower casserole is packed with flavor from that spicy buffalo sauce. The creamy, cheesy sauce has just enough ranch dressing in it to mellow out the hot sauce and all of it perfectly coats the chicken and cauliflower.

How to Reheat Cauliflower Casserole:

This easy low carb casserole is great for lunch or dinner. I like to make a big dish of it on the weekend and then individually package the leftovers to take to work for lunch during the week.

To reheat the casserole you can either cut individual servings and heat them in the microwave for approximately 2-3 minutes or you can place the whole casserole, covered with foil, back in a 350 degrees F oven and heat for 15-20 minutes or until warmed through.

Personally I prefer the microwave method because it is faster and there is less chance of the casserole being overcooked.

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Servings: 8
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

Keto Buffalo Chicken Cauliflower Casserole

Keto Buffalo Chicken Cauliflower Casserole is a quick and easy low carb dinner recipe made with spicy buffalo chicken, cauliflower, and lots of cheese.
low carb Keto Buffalo Chicken Casserole
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4.70 from 26 votes

Ingredients

  • 18 ounces Cauliflower, approximately 1 large head of cauliflower
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese, softened
  • cup Frank’s Red Hot Sauce
  • ¼ cup Ranch dressing
  • 2 Eggs
  • 8 ounces Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 12 ounces Chicken, cooked and diced
  • 1 cup Celery, chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Remove the core from your cauliflower head and cut the florets into bite-sized pieces.
  • Blanch the cauliflower by placing it in boiling water for 3 minutes or steaming in the microwave until it is fork tender. Pat dry and set aside.
  • In a large bowl stir together cream cheese, hot sauce, ranch dressing and eggs.
  • Add the cauliflower, 4 ounces of cheddar cheese, chicken, and celery to the cream cheese mixture and toss until well coated.
  • Pour into a 11x7 inch casserole dish and sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until cauliflower is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 372kcal, Carbohydrates: 5g, Protein: 19g, Fat: 30g, Saturated Fat: 14g, Cholesterol: 136mg, Sodium: 730mg, Potassium: 390mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 840IU, Vitamin C: 32.1mg, Calcium: 264mg, Iron: 1.2mg
Nutrition Disclaimer: We are not certified nutritionists. Nutrition facts are an estimate and are provided as a courtesy. They are generated by an online API which recognizes ingredient names and amounts and makes calculations based on the serving size. Results may vary.
Author: Kat Jeter & Melinda Caldwell
Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Keyword: buffalo chicken recipe, cauliflower casserole, keto buffalo chicken casserole