Description
This Healthy Chicken Cauliflower Rice Casserole is a delicious and nutritious dish that is perfect for a cozy family dinner. It combines tender shredded chicken, cauliflower rice, creamy cheeses, and flavorful seasonings for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Shredded Chicken:
3 cups shredded chicken (rotisserie or cooked chicken breast)
Cauliflower Rice:
4 cups cauliflower rice (store-bought or homemade)
Cream Cheese Mixture:
8 oz (1 cup) cream cheese (softened), 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (divided), 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, ½ tsp paprika, ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp black pepper, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 cup chopped spinach, broccoli florets, or sliced mushrooms
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook and shred chicken. Prepare cauliflower rice.
- Sauté the Cauliflower Rice: Heat olive oil in a skillet, cook cauliflower rice until tender.
- Mix the Ingredients: Combine chicken, cauliflower rice, cream cheese mixture, and vegetables in a bowl, mix well.
- Assemble the Casserole: Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish, top with remaining cheese.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Chicken Cauliflower Rice Casserole, Healthy Casserole Recipe, Gluten Free Dinner
