Buffalo Chicken Mug + More Microwave Meals in Mugs
Today’s recipe is like a single-serving microwave version of a Buffalo Chicken Casserole! Perfect for those days when you're scrounging around in the fridge, trying to figure out what you can turn into a meal. (P.S. If you want a multi-serving Buffalo Chicken Casserole, there’s a 6-ingredient recipe in the new Hungry Girl magazine!)
Buffalo Chicken Mug
Entire recipe: 280 calories, 11g total fat (5.5g sat. fat), 818mg sodium, 13g carbs, 4g fiber, 6g sugars, 33.5g protein
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Prep:
5 minutes
Cook:
5 minutes or less
Ingredients:
1 cup frozen riced cauliflower
1/4 cup shredded carrots
2 tbsp. light/reduced-fat cream cheese
2 tsp. grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. onion powder
Dash cayenne pepper
3 oz. cooked and chopped skinless chicken breast
2 1/2 tsp. Frank’s RedHot Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce, or more for topping
1 tbsp. chopped scallions
Directions:
Place cauliflower and carrots in a large microwave-safe mug. Cover and microwave for 1 1/2 minutes, or until cauliflower has thawed.
Add cream cheese, 1 tsp. Parm, and seasonings. Mix until uniform.
In a medium bowl, toss chicken with hot sauce. Spoon over the cauliflower mixture. Microwave for 1 minute, or until hot.
Top with scallions and remaining 1 tsp. Parm.
MAKES 1 SERVING
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