Healthy Chicken Cauliflower Rice Casserole
Indulge in a guilt-free delight with our Healthy Chicken Cauliflower Rice Casserole, a wholesome dish that marries tender shredded chicken, creamy cheeses, and nutritious cauliflower rice. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping, this casserole is both delicious and light on calories, making it a family favorite. With just 15 minutes of prep time and 40 minutes total cooking time, this dish is ready to impress everyone at the dinner table. Elevate your meal by adding your favorite vegetables for an extra nutritional boost and enjoy a savory experience that’s as satisfying as it is healthy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 cups shredded chicken (rotisserie or cooked)
- 4 cups cauliflower rice
- 8 oz cream cheese (or Greek yogurt)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for sautéing cauliflower rice)
- 1 cup chopped spinach or broccoli
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Sauté cauliflower rice in olive oil until tender (5-7 minutes), seasoning with salt and pepper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine sautéed cauliflower rice, shredded chicken, cream cheese, half the cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Fold in your choice of chopped veggies.
- Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish and top with remaining cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 20 minutes until bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg