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Cheesy Chicken Riced Cauliflower Casserole

Cheesy Chicken Riced Cauliflower Casserole: Comfort in Every Bite

Cheesy Chicken Riced Cauliflower Casserole combines creamy cheese, chicken, and riced cauliflower for a hearty low-carb meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 tablespoon Avocado Oil For greasing and cooking
  • 1 Onion Diced
  • 12 oz Frozen Riced Cauliflower
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Fresh ground recommended
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 0.5 cup Milk Almond milk for dairy-free option
  • 0.5 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • 4 tablespoons Cream Cheese
  • 0.5 cup Plain Greek Yogurt Sour cream can be used as alternative
For the Filling
  • 3 cups Baby Spinach Chopped, optional
  • 3 cups Cooked Chicken Shredded
  • 1.5 cups Cooked White Jasmine Rice Optional for low-carb diet

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • skillet
  • Food Processor
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with avocado oil.
  2. Cook raw chicken by poaching, baking, or pan-searing until cooked through (15–20 minutes). Shred into bite-sized pieces.
  3. If using fresh riced cauliflower, process until it resembles rice, then steam or sauté for 5–7 minutes. Squeeze out excess moisture.
  4. Dice onion and mince garlic.
  5. In a skillet, melt butter or oil, sauté onion until translucent (about 5 minutes), then add garlic for another minute.
  6. Lower heat, add cream cheese and whisk in milk and yogurt until smooth.
  7. Add garlic powder, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and Dijon mustard to the sauce. Stir well.
  8. Stir in 1.5 cups of cheese blend until melted and glossy.
  9. In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken and riced cauliflower. Add spinach or veggies, fold gently.
  10. Pour sauce over chicken mixture and fold gently to coat.
  11. Transfer mixture to baking dish, sprinkle remaining cheese on top, and spread evenly.
  12. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  13. Remove foil and bake for another 15-20 minutes until top is golden-brown.
  14. Let rest for 10-15 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley or chives if desired.
  15. Serve with a side salad or steamed veggies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 750mgPotassium: 520mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Squeeze excess moisture from riced cauliflower before combining. Taste the sauce before mixing it into other ingredients. Consider mixing different cheeses for unique flavors.

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