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Buffalo Chicken Casserole

A friend of mine posted her Buffalo Chicken Casserole video on Instagram the other day, I knew I HAD to try this one!

It was super easy to make, more prep than anything else. I love casseroles, mainly because I rarely make side dishes with casseroles, and casserole for me is even better as left overs the next day. Just allowing all the yummy ingredients to sit and marinade..nom! Perfect make ahead meal, or Meal Train meal. This recipe is  Paleo/ Whole 30 IF you use a Whole30 compliant Ranch Dressing. I did NOT, I only have the OG hidden ranch right now.  I ALSO cut the Reds sauce in half (1/2 cup), because my hope is that my kids will eat it, and it is a spicy dish if you use the entire 1 CUP Reds Sauce.

I will serve it with a little side of ranch for the kids to cut the spicy…. enjoy. <3

 

 

Ingredients

  • 1 large spaghetti squash, cooked and shredded
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 1 cup diced carrots, about 2-3 medium size
  • 2 pounds cooked chicken
  • 1 cup Frank’s Red Hot*
  • 1/4 cup ranch dressing
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • salt to taste (about 1/4 teaspoon)
  • 3 eggs

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400° and line a 13×9 pan with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. I Microwave my squash for about 1-2 minutes so I can cut it easier, Use a long sharp knife, cut the squash in half. Make sure you scoop out all the seeds and guts. Season each half with some salt (kosher) a generous amount. Place each half cut side down on the parchment paper, bake at 400 for 35-  40 minutes. NOTE: you can also pressure cook your squash in about 8 minutes if you have one handy. (Youtube has instructions)
  3. While squash is cooking, sauté the onion and carrots for 5-7 minutes- until softened and mostly cooked through.
  4. Shred squash with a fork and place in a large bowl. Use a clean towel and press the liquid out- it doesn’t have to be super dry, but this helps make the casserole not too watery.
  5. Add the onion mixture to the bowl along with the chicken, hot sauce, ranch, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Stir well.
  6. Add the eggs, mix well, and pour mixture into the prepared pan.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes.
  8. Serve with additional ranch if desired.

 

recipe: JaysBakingMeCrazy