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Creamy Buffalo Chicken Casserole

Creamy Buffalo Chicken Casserole combines tender chicken, buffalo sauce, cottage cheese, and cheddar cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

Casserole

  • Olive oil
  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast or chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
  • ½ cup finely diced celery
  • ½ cup finely diced carrots
  • 16 ounces cottage cheese 2% or 4%
  • ¼ cup buffalo wing sauce plus extra for topping
  • 2 garlic cloves peeled
  • ½ teaspoon dried dill
  • ½ teaspoon dried parsley
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon celery salt
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Cayenne pepper optional
  • ⅓ cup chopped green onions
  • 12 ounces frozen cauliflower rice
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

For Garnish

  • Extra buffalo sauce
  • Ranch dressing optional
  • Chopped green onions
  • Fresh parsley

Instructions
 

Prepare the Oven

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • If time allows, lightly salt the chicken and let it rest while preparing the remaining ingredients.

Make the Creamy Buffalo Sauce

  • Add cottage cheese, buffalo sauce, garlic, dill, parsley, onion powder, celery salt, salt, pepper, and cayenne (if using) to a food processor.
  • Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
  • Set aside.

Cook the Chicken

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add enough olive oil to lightly coat the pan.
  • Add chicken, celery, and carrots.
  • Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  • Cook undisturbed for 3 minutes.
  • Stir and continue cooking for another 3 minutes until lightly browned.
  • The chicken does not need to be fully cooked at this stage.

Prepare the Cauliflower Rice

  • Thaw the cauliflower rice in the microwave or on the stovetop.
  • Place it in a clean kitchen towel.
  • Squeeze out as much moisture as possible.

Assemble the Casserole

  • Add the cooked chicken mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Add cauliflower rice and green onions.
  • Pour the buffalo cottage cheese mixture over everything.
  • Stir until evenly combined.
  • Spread into an even layer.
  • Bake
  • Cover with foil.
  • Bake for 20 minutes.
  • Remove the foil.
  • Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
  • Return to the oven and bake uncovered for 10 minutes.
  • Switch the oven to broil for 2–4 minutes until the cheese becomes golden and bubbly.
  • Serve
  • Drizzle with additional buffalo sauce.
  • Add ranch dressing if desired.
  • Garnish with green onions or fresh parsley.
  • Serve warm.

Notes

  • Substitute Greek yogurt for part of the cottage cheese if desired.
  • Add chopped spinach for extra vegetables.
  • Great for meal prep lunches.
  • Ranch or blue cheese dressing pairs perfectly with this casserole.