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Cheesy chicken cauliflower rice casserole cut into squares on a baking tray.

cheesy chicken cauliflower rice casserole


  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Description

This cheesy chicken cauliflower rice casserole is a hearty, low-carb comfort dish combining tender chicken, cauliflower rice, and melted cheese for a quick family dinner.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
  • 4 cups riced cauliflower, fresh or thawed
  • 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 medium onion, diced
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • optional: 1 cup broccoli florets or bell pepper
  • 1/2 tsp paprika

  • Instructions

    1. preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish

    2. heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté onion until translucent

    3. add riced cauliflower, garlic powder, salt, and pepper and cook until tender, about 5 minutes

    4. in a bowl, combine cream cheese and half of the cheddar until smooth, then fold in shredded chicken

    5. stir the cooked cauliflower mixture into the chicken and cheese blend until evenly combined

    6. transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer

    7. sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese and paprika over the top

    8. bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes until cheese is melted and golden

    9. let casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving

    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 25 minutes
    • Category: dinner
    • Method: baked
    • Cuisine: american

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 cup
    • Calories: 350
    • Sugar: 3
    • Sodium: 500
    • Fat: 20
    • Saturated Fat: 10
    • Unsaturated Fat: 8
    • Trans Fat: 0
    • Carbohydrates: 10
    • Fiber: 4
    • Protein: 25
    • Cholesterol: 75

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