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Top-down look at a casserole with chunks of chicken and melted cheddar cheese over cauliflower rice.

Healthy Chicken Cauliflower Casserole

Chicken and cauliflower casserole with cream cheese and cheddar, ready in 50 minutes. A low-carb, high-protein meal with 350 calories per serving.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
  • 2 cups cauliflower rice
  • 1 cup chopped spinach or broccoli florets or sliced mushrooms optional
  • 8 oz cream cheese or Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Method
 

  1. Preheat Oven:

    Set oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook Cauliflower Rice:

    In a large skillet, warm olive oil over medium heat. Cook cauliflower rice for 5-7 minutes until soft.
  3. Mix Casserole Base:

    In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, cooked cauliflower rice, cream cheese or Greek yogurt, half the cheddar, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly.
  4. Sauté Optional Veggies:

    If adding optional vegetables, sauté them for a short time and incorporate into the mixture.
  5. Assemble in Dish:

    Coat a baking dish with olive oil. Evenly distribute the mixture and sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
  6. Bake Until Bubbling:

    Bake 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling. Allow to cool briefly before serving.