Low Carb Buffalo Chicken Casserole
User Reviews
4.3
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
346 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Low Carb Buffalo Chicken Casserole
Description
Low Carb Buffalo Chicken Casserole mixes shredded chicken with softened cream cheese, hot sauce, and ranch seasoning to create a flavorful base. Eggs combined with heavy cream and shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses are poured over, binding the dish as it bakes until set. The result is a creamy, spicy casserole that carries the signature tang of buffalo sauce balanced by melted cheese. The texture is firm but tender from the baked eggs, with pockets of melty cheese throughout.
This casserole can be served as a main dish alongside a simple salad or steamed vegetables. The recipe includes suggestions to drizzle ranch or blue cheese dressing and add extra hot sauce on the side, enhancing the traditional buffalo chicken experience. It suits a low-carb dietary preference while offering a comforting baked dish.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups chicken cooked shredded
- 4 tablespoons cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup hot sauce Frank’s Red Hot brand
- 3 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix
- 4 large egg
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 4 ounces cheddar cheese grated
- 4 ounces mozzarella grated
- ranch dressing for serving, or blue cheese dressing; and hot sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray an 8x8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
- Add the chicken, cream cheese, hot sauce, and ranch mix to a mixing bowl and stir well to combine. Pour the chicken mixture into the prepared 8x8 baking dish.
- Add the eggs and heavy cream to a small bowl and whisk well to combine.
- Stir in the cheddar and mozzarella.
- Pour the egg mixture over the chicken.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until the eggs are set.
- Serve with a drizzle of ranch or blue cheese dressing and extra hot sauce, as desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 346 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 346kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 225mg | 75% |
| Sodium | 1655mg | 69% |
| Potassium | 237mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 755IU | 15% |
| Calcium | 326mg | 33% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.3
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