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Cheesy Chicken Riced Cauliflower Casserole
Prep Time
20
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
40
minutes
minutes
Total Time
1
hour
hour
Servings
6
servings
Calories
550
A creamy, cheesy casserole combining tender chicken, riced cauliflower, and spinach, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
1
tbsp
avocado oil or neutral tasting oil
(plus extra for greasing)
0.5
medium
onion
(diced)
340.2
g
frozen riced cauliflower
(approx. 3.5 cups)
1
tsp
kosher salt
(or to taste)
0.5
tsp
ground black pepper
(or to taste)
3
cloves
garlic
(minced)
118.29
ml
milk
0.5
tsp
garlic powder
1.5
tsp
Italian seasoning
1
tbsp
Dijon mustard
4
tbsp
cream cheese
(softened)
118.29
ml
plain Greek yogurt
3
cups
baby spinach
(roughly chopped)
3
cups
cooked and shredded chicken breasts
(or rotisserie chicken)
1.5
cups
cooked white jasmine rice
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13 inch dish.
Cook, shred, and dry chicken. Sauté or microwave cauliflower, then squeeze out moisture.
Sauté onions and garlic, then melt in cream cheese. Whisk in broth, milk, yogurt, and seasonings.
Stir in shredded cheese until melted. Combine chicken, cauliflower, and optional veggies in a bowl.
Pour sauce over mixture, fold in remaining cheese, then transfer to baking dish. Top with extra cheese.
Cover with foil, bake 25 minutes. Uncover and bake 15-20 minutes until golden. Rest before serving.
Notes
For best results, squeeze out excess moisture from cauliflower thoroughly to prevent sogginess.
Calories:
550
kcal
Cost:
$15
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
Cauliflower, Cheese, chicken
Nutrition
Calories:
550
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
40
g
|
Protein:
45
g
|
Fat:
25
g
|
Sodium:
900
mg