Description
This Healthy Chicken Cauliflower Rice Casserole Recipe is a creamy, cheesy, low-carb comfort dish made with tender shredded chicken and flavorful cauliflower rice. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or a wholesome family dinner that doesn’t sacrifice taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups shredded chicken (rotisserie or cooked chicken breast)
- 4 cups cauliflower rice (store-bought or homemade)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened) or Greek yogurt
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Optional:
- 1 cup chopped spinach
- Broccoli florets
- Sliced mushrooms
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook and shred chicken if not using pre-cooked. Prepare cauliflower rice if needed.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté cauliflower rice for 5–7 minutes until tender and moisture evaporates.
- In a large bowl, mix chicken, cauliflower rice, cream cheese, half the shredded cheese, and all seasonings.
- Add optional vegetables if desired.
- Transfer mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Top with remaining cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for extra flavor and convenience.
Make it lighter by swapping cream cheese with Greek yogurt.
Mix different cheeses like mozzarella or parmesan for a richer taste.
Be sure to cook out moisture from cauliflower rice to avoid a watery casserole.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg