Healthy Chicken Cauliflower Rice Casserole
Healthy Chicken Cauliflower Rice Casserole is a delightful and nutritious dish that brings together tender chicken, creamy cheese, and flavorful vegetables all nestled in a bed of cauliflower rice. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, this casserole is not only quick to prepare but also offers a low-carb alternative to traditional recipes. With its comforting flavors and satisfying texture, it’s sure to become a family favorite. Serve it up as a wholesome dinner or save leftovers for an easy lunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups shredded chicken (cooked)
- 4 cups cauliflower rice
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened) or Greek yogurt
- 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 your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a frying pan over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the cauliflower rice for about 5 minutes until tender.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the sautéed cauliflower rice, shredded chicken, cream cheese, half of the shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and your choice of vegetables.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with the remaining cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until bubbling and golden on top.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg