5.0 from 15 votes
Chicken Cauliflower Rice Casserole
Comforting Chicken Cauliflower Rice Casserole is an easy delicious meal made in one pan. It's filled with veggies, protein, taco seasoning, and plenty of cheese. Traditional rice is swapped with riced cauliflower to make this dish low carb and lighter, yet it's so flavorful even the pickiest of eaters will enjoy it!
Prep Time
8 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Total Time
38 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 262 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
African
Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked chicken breasts chopped
- 4 cups cauliflower rice
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 cup plain yogurt or sour cream
- 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
- kosher salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: fresh chopped cilantro to garnish and lime wedges to serve
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
- If you have leftovers, place them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 to 5 days. I don’t recommend freezing this casserole.
- Reheat leftovers in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 to 15 minutes, or in the microwave in individual portions for 1 to 2 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
262kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
99mg
(33%)
Sodium
658mg
(27%)
Potassium
635mg
(18%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
225IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
52mg
(58%)
Calcium
181mg
(18%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
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.