Broccoli Cauliflower Rice Chicken Casserole
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
375 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Broccoli Cauliflower Rice Chicken Casserole
Description
The Broccoli Cauliflower Rice Chicken Casserole brings together sliced, baked chicken breasts and cooked cauliflower rice and broccoli. The vegetables are heated separately to remove excess moisture before combining with bite-sized chicken pieces, whisked eggs, mozzarella cheese, and a mix of garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and melted butter.
Once mixed, the casserole is transferred to a baking dish, topped with an Italian cheese blend, and baked until the cheese melts and browns slightly. This baking process binds the ingredients into a unified casserole with a moist yet firm texture at center and a flavorful cheesy topping.
This dish combines lean protein with vegetable rices, providing a filling, low-carb casserole suitable for family meals. The mixture of cheeses adds creaminess and richness balanced by the savory seasonings. Cooling briefly before serving helps it set for neat portioning.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken breast skinless, boneless
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 ounce bags cauliflower rice or 1 head of cauliflower, riced and cooked, frozen
- 1 ounce bag broccoli frozen cuts
- 2 large egg whisked
- 3 cups, mozzarella cheese shredded
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 tablespoons butter melted, unsalted
- 1 cup italian blend cheese shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray a large 3-quart baking dish with non-stick cooking spray or olive oil. Set aside.
- Slice chicken breasts in half horizontally to make them thinner, lightly coat them in olive oil and place on a baking sheet. Liberally season with salt and pepper and bake for 20 minutes.
- While the chicken is baking, heat the bags of frozen cauliflower rice and broccoli according to package instructions. Discard any excess water or moisture.
- Remove chicken from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Carefully chop baked chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, add cooked cauliflower rice, broccoli, chicken, eggs, mozzarella cheese, salt, garlic powder, onion powder and butter. Toss together until fully combined.
- Transfer casserole mixture to the prepared baking dish and top with the remaining Italian blend cheese.
- Bake for 50 minutes, until the cheese on top has fully melted and started to brown slightly. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 375 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/8th of casserole | |
| Calories | 375kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 142mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 274mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 750IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 85.8mg | 95% |
| Calcium | 260mg | 26% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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