Description
Chicken cauliflower rice casserole brings together tender chicken, fresh cauliflower rice, and creamy sauce in one comforting dish that comes together in about an hour. Your family gets a filling, lower-carb meal that tastes indulgent while keeping things simple and satisfying on weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup shredded cheese
Vegetables:
- 2 cups cauliflower rice
- 1 cup broccoli florets
Seasonings and liquids:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Set your oven to 375°F and let it heat while you prepare the other ingredients.
- Dice 1 lb of chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine your 2 cups of cauliflower rice with the diced chicken and 1 cup of broccoli florets.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of garlic powder and 1 teaspoon of onion powder over the mixture, then season with salt and pepper to your taste.
- Transfer everything to a greased baking dish and spread it in an even layer.
- Pour 1/2 cup of chicken broth evenly across the top so the vegetables stay moist during baking.
- Distribute 1 cup of shredded cheese across the surface in an even layer.
- Slide the dish into your preheated 375°F oven and bake for 30-35 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese bubbles at the edges.
Notes
- Squeeze excess moisture from your cauliflower rice before mixing, since it releases water during cooking and can make the casserole soggy.
- For a creamier texture without heavy cream, stir in a beaten egg or two with your broth before pouring—it acts as a binder and adds richness.
- If you’re cooking for a dairy-free diet, swap the cheese for nutritional yeast or a plant-based alternative, which melts similarly and adds that savory depth.
- Check that your chicken is fully cooked by cutting into the thickest piece before the timer goes off, especially if your pieces are large or uneven in size.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Baked Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg