Loaded Buffalo Chicken and Cauliflower Casserole

Hi Friends! We’re going to prepare this recipe in a few parts! It takes some time but, it’s totally worth it and lasts all week! Your macros will differ slightly from mine because of different brands! EQUIPMENT NEEDED:

• Roasting pan or deep cookie sheet
• Ziploc bags or large bowl
• Large saucepan or stockpot
• Colander (if you  have one)
• Strainer
• Cutting boards – 2
• Measuring cups
• 1 tbsp measuring spoon
• Small skillet
• Two mixing/glass bowls. Preferably one large and one medium
• Various knives for chopping and dicing.

Chicken:

• 8 large chicken thighs – I used Pilgrim’s brand
• ¼ C Olive Oil
• 2 Tbsp FlavorGod Garlic Lovers seasoning. If you don’t have the seasoning you can use garlic powder, onion powder, basil, sea salt, black pepper, a *little* chili powder, parsley and oregano.

Directions for Chicken:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees
2. Separate chicken breasts into two different freezer bags (4 in each bag). If you don’t have the bags use a large bowl and add all of the olive oil and seasoning.
3. Add 1/8 C of Olive Oil to each bag
4. Add 1 Tbsp of above seasoning to each bag.
5. Close bags, shake and make sure to rub the oil and seasoning into the chicken breasts.
6. Place on a roasting pan (if you have one) and roast for 25 minutes, turn over and roast for another 10 minutes.
7. *IF YOU WANT CRISPY SKIN TO ADD IN OR EAT, BROIL FOR ABOUT 3-5 MINUTES*
8. After you pull out the chicken, reduce heat on the oven to 350 degrees.
9. Let the chicken cool for a few minutes and pull the meat from the bone. You can include the skin if you want. I did from two of the thighs and devoured the rest.  Place all meat into a large bowl. I got 33 ounces.

   

 

Cauliflower:

• 4 C Raw cauliflower
• Pinch of Salt
• Pinch of Pepper

Directions for Cauliflower:

1. Remove cauliflower from the stem and chop it up. You can season it with anything you want to once you put it in the water. I used FlavorGod’s Everything Seasoning since this was my first time having cauliflower.
2. Add 2 C of water to a large saucepan or stock pot, add salt and pepper and bring to a boil on med-high heat.
3. Add 4 C of the cauliflower to the water or in a colander and then in the water. I don’t have a colander…
4. Cover the pan, let the water come back to a boil and steam for 5-6 minutes.
5. Drain, season more if you want and add cauliflower to chicken.

 

 

Topping and Rest of Casserole:

• 4 Tbsp Franks Red Hot
• ¼  C Sour Cream
• ½  C Keto Ranch Dressing – I used Hellman’s mayo for it. (http://www.ruled.me/keto-approved-ranch-dressing/)
• 2 C Mexican Shredded Cheese
• 1 C Diced bacon (6 slices)

Directions for Topping and the Rest of the Casserole:

1. Reduce oven to 350 degrees if you haven’t already
2. Dice bacon and fry it on the stove until almost crispy. Drain or save the grease.
3. While your bacon is frying, add Franks, sour cream and ranch dressing to the cauliflower and chicken mixture. Stir until well coated.
4. Place casserole mixture into a 9×13 pan, top with Mexican Shredded Cheese and diced bacon. Bake for 10 minutes  or until cheese is melted.

MACROS:

INGREDIENT	CALORIES	FAT	CARBS	PROTEIN
8 Chicken Thighs (33oz)	1980	140.25	0	156.75
2 T FlavorGod Garlic	0	0	0	0
FlavorGod Everything	0	0	0	0
1/4 C Olive Oil	480	56	0	0
1/4  C Sour Cream	120	10	2	2
1/2 C Keto Ranch Dressing	531.6	57.2	1.44	1.16
4 C Steamed Cauliflower	100	0.4	11.2	7.92
6T Franks Red Hot	0	0	0	0
2 C Mexican Blend Cheese	720	48	8	56
6 Pieces of Crumbled Bacon	330	27	0	21
TOTAL:	4261.60	338.85	22.64	244.83
Eight Servings – 1C Each:	532.70	42.36	2.83	30.60