5 from 10 votes
Chicken Cauliflower Rice Casserole
This casserole blends cooked chicken and cauliflower rice seasoned with taco spices and combined with yogurt or sour cream to create a creamy filling topped with melted mozzarella. Baking at 400ºF melts the cheese and slightly browns it on top, giving a warm hearty dish that balances protein and vegetables. The texture is creamy and tender, with fresh garnishes available to brighten the dish when served.
Prep Time
8 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
38 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
262 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
African
Ingredients
- 4 cups chicken breast chopped, cooked
- 4 cups cauliflower rice
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 cup PLAIN yogurt or sour cream
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- salt to taste, kosher salt
- black pepper to taste, kosher salt
- cilantro to serve, optional, fresh chopped cilantro to garnish, lime wedges
- lime to serve, optional, fresh chopped cilantro to garnish, lime wedges
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
- In a large bowl, mix the chicken, cauliflower rice, taco seasoning, and yogurt or sour cream. Mix well, then stir in half of the shredded mozzarella.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and spread with a spatula. Top with the remaining shredded cheese.
- Bake for around 30 minutes, or until the top is golden and the cheese is melted inside and out.
- Serve with fresh chopped cilantro, and garnish lime wedges, if you'd like. Add salt and pepper to taste.
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Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 to 5 days.
- Reheat reheated portions in the oven at 350°F for 10 to 15 minutes, or microwave individual servings for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Freezing this casserole is not recommended as it may affect texture and quality.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
262kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
99mg
(33%)
Sodium
658mg
(27%)
Potassium
635mg
(14%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
225IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
52mg
(58%)
Calcium
181mg
(18%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 262
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 262kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 99mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 658mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 635mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 225IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 52mg | 58% |
| Calcium | 181mg | 18% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.