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After all of these years and all of the recipes, one dish meals still are (and probably always will be) my very favorite.ย This one actually uses a skillet first to pre-cook the veggies and get some golden brown color on the chicken.ย But the rest of the magic is done ALL in the oven- in one big casserole dish.
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Combine the whole one dish meal thing with a creamy, Whole30 compliant buffalo sauce and tons of veggies!?ย This is an all-in-one meal that I’m already dying to make again!
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What do you feel heats your house up more-ย cooking on the stovetop or in the oven?ย I feel like it’s got to be the stovetop for us.ย Especially when it comes to grilling meats or doing something that takes a higher heat & a longer cook time.ย ย
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Our kitchen & family room are really open (like one big “great room”) so the whole place heats right up.ย Oven meals are a go-to for us in the summertime for this reason, but we’ve also been itching to take things outdoors with a barbecue.
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So this weekend- we finally took the plunge and purchased a grill!ย My husband did lots of researching & comparing online before we went in store, and we ended up getting something super similar to what my parents have since it’s what we know!
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They use theirs almost daily and love it, so if it’s good enough for them- it’s got to be good enough for the two of us!
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The hard part is being patient as we wait for it to be delivered (early next week).ย But once it’s here you can bet we’ll be firing it up right away- and ALL the grill recipes will be popping up here on the blog!ย I’ve already got skewers & pineapple pork chops on the brain, and seriously cannot wait!
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In the meantime, I’m all about the one dish meals (per usual) and know you guys are going to love this one!ย When creamy buffalo chicken meets tons of veggies and tastes mouthwateringly delicious?ย You can’t go wrong!
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I hope you guys love this one.ย It’s actually delicious served as a cold leftover lunch too- so perfect for meal prep!ย Enjoy!!
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Buffalo Chicken & Vegetable Casserole | PALEO, Whole30
Servings: 4
Calories: 708kcal
Ingredients
- 3-4 chicken breasts
- 1 1/2 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup crimini mushrooms
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 white onion, sliced
- 12 oz cauliflower rice
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 2 tbsp ghee, divided
- 1 cup mayo*
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce*
- 1/4 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp smoke paprika
Optional garnish: drizzle of Whole30 compliant ranch, sliced green onions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375ยบF.ย Grease a large 9 x 13" baking dish with avocado oil or ghee and set aside.
- Melt 1 Tbsp of ghee in a large skillet over medium high heat.ย Season the chicken breasts with salt & pepper on both sides, then add them to the skillet.ย Cook the breasts for a few minutes per side until browned (don't worry about cooking them through), and set them aside on a plate.
- Melt an additional Tbsp of ghee in the skillet, and add the vegetables (broccoli, mushrooms, peppers, onion, and garlic).ย Sautรฉ until tender crisp, about 5 minutes (they don't need to be fully softened).
- Stir in the cauliflower rice, and remove the veggies from the heat.ย Transfer the mixture to the greased baking dish, and layer the chicken breasts over top.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the buffalo sauce ingredients:ย mayo, buffalo sauce, coconut milk, and spices.ย Pour the sauce over top of the chicken and vegetables.
- Transfer the dish to the oven, and bake for 45 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is bubbly around the edges.ย Serve hot!
Notes
- To make things a bit more quick & easy, I’ve substituted a bag of frozen fire roasted peppers & onions in place of the bell pepper and white onion.ย I also use a bag of frozen cauliflower rice to keep it simple!
- Look for a good quality mayo with compliant ingredients if you are making this on a Whole30.ย I love the one from Primal Kitchen!
- Increase the buffalo sauce up to 3/4 cup, depending on your heat preference.ย And this is another one to double check for clean ingredients- our favorite is Frank’s Red Hot.ย (note:ย the wing sauce from that brand is not compliant)
Nutrition
Calories: 708kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 55g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 151mg | Sodium: 1814mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Iron: 2mg
14 Comments
Katie Costa
June 13, 2018 at 8:05 pmThis looks amazing! Love the combo – can't wait to make this!
Jessie B
June 14, 2018 at 4:33 amThank you so much Katie!! Buffalo sauce makes everything better in my opinion, and you can't go wrong with all the veggies!! ๐
jenthecook
June 14, 2018 at 5:56 pmIf i sont like mayo..whatvso u think I c9uos substitute it with? More coconut milk? Greek Yogurt? Thank u. Looks delish
BB
June 25, 2018 at 7:04 pmI finally made this dish yesterday – and it did not disappoint. Even after changing up the proportions on the dressing (since I didn't realize I was running out of some of the items) it still tasted amazing. I ended up switching out some of the veggies for different ones, and worked out great. This is definitely in my recipe rotation now.
Leslie621
August 21, 2018 at 1:52 pmSounds delicious! If you use frozen veggies do you still heat them in the pan with the other veggies before putting in the oven?
Bailey
October 3, 2021 at 11:17 amIโve been making this recipe for about 3 years now, it never fails, is amazing as leftover and a freezer mealโฆ and of course fresh from the oven. The perfect comfort food!
Alejandra
January 7, 2023 at 2:00 pmOne of my absolute favorites! Itโs delicious and comforting and never gets old
Unknown
August 27, 2018 at 2:43 amIs there any good substitute for mayo? i really really dont it and can taste it in recipes.
Unknown
September 11, 2018 at 10:11 pmI loved this. It is definitely going on our weekly rotation..
Anonymous
September 16, 2018 at 8:47 pmMaking it now to bake tomorrow for dinner. Looking forward to trying it!
Lorin Stephens
September 23, 2018 at 12:33 amWould you reduce the cook time at all if using tenders vs breasts?
Jessica
March 17, 2019 at 1:41 pmdo you have nutritional information and number of servings this dish produces?
thank you
Jessica
March 17, 2019 at 1:42 pmDo you have any nutritional/macro information you can share?
Kate
January 27, 2021 at 2:01 amSo good!! Husband loved it too. Just hot enough, and perfect with homemade whole30 ranch drizzled on top!