Chicken Cauliflower Rice Casserole
A creamy, comforting, and low-carb casserole featuring shredded chicken, sautéed cauliflower rice, cheese, and vegetables. Perfect for a healthy family dinner or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Total Time: 40 min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Keto, Low-Carb
Ingredients
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3 cups shredded chicken (rotisserie or cooked chicken breast)
4 cups cauliflower rice (store-bought or homemade)
8 oz (1 cup) cream cheese, softened (or Greek yogurt for a lighter version)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
½ tsp paprika
½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
½ tsp black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
1 cup chopped spinach, broccoli florets, or sliced mushrooms
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Sauté cauliflower rice for 5-7 minutes until fragrant.
- In a large bowl, mix sautéed cauliflower rice, chicken, cream cheese, 1/2 cup cheddar, all seasonings, and chosen vegetables.
- Transfer mixture to a greased 9×13 baking dish. Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a crispier top, broil for the last 1-2 minutes of baking, watching carefully.
- Squeeze excess moisture from frozen cauliflower rice before cooking.
- Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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