Description
A hearty casserole combining tender chicken, roasted cauliflower, and tangy buffalo sauce. Perfectly balanced for health-conscious or halal-friendly meals, with a creamy mozzarella top layer.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs skinless chicken breasts or thighs
1 head cauliflower
1 cup buffalo sauce (vegan/halal certified)
3 cloves garlic (minced or powder)
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (vegan alternative optional)
2 tbsp butter or halal vegetable oil
Olive oil for roasting
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)
Cut cauliflower into florets and toss with olive oil
Roast cauliflower on baking sheet 15–20 minutes until golden
In skillet, cook shredded chicken until no longer pink
Add buffalo sauce, garlic, and butter to coat evenly
Layer roasted cauliflower in casserole dish, top with chicken mixture, mozzarella, and extra buffalo sauce
Bake 20 minutes until bubbly and golden
Notes
Roast cauliflower first for maximum crispiness
Freeze unbaked for up to 3 months
Use any dairy-free cheese for vegan adaptation
Add crumbled halal bean curd for extra protein
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 55mg