Description
A delicious and creamy buffalo chicken bake with roasted cauliflower and melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups cauliflower florets (fresh)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and bake for about 25 minutes or until cooked through.
- Toss cauliflower florets with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and roast on a baking sheet for about 20 minutes until tender.
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese with minced garlic and buffalo sauce until smooth.
- Combine roasted cauliflower and cooked chicken in the baking dish; pour the creamy sauce over it.
- Sprinkle shredded cheeses on top and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Consider using a rotisserie chicken for quicker preparation.
- Adjust the level of buffalo sauce based on your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg