Description
Cheesy chicken rice cauliflower casserole brings comfort right to your dinner table with zero fuss and maximum flavor. Creamy, cheesy goodness combines tender chicken, fluffy rice, and roasted cauliflower for a meal that satisfies hungry family members in one delicious baking dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Starches:
- 2 cups cauliflower rice
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
Dairy and Seasonings:
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Fire up your oven to 350°F and grab a 9×13-inch baking dish to grease thoroughly with cooking spray.
- Dice 1.5 lbs of chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and cook them in a skillet over medium heat for 7-10 minutes until they turn golden and reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Combine your cooked chicken, 2 cups cauliflower rice, 1 cup uncooked white rice, 1 can cream of chicken soup, 1 cup chicken broth, 1 tsp garlic powder, and 1 tsp onion powder in a large mixing bowl.
- Stir 1 cup of shredded cheese into your mixture, seasoning with salt and pepper to your taste preference.
- Transfer the entire mixture into your greased baking dish, spreading it evenly across the surface.
- Scatter the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese across the top of the casserole, ensuring complete coverage.
- Slide the dish into your preheated 350°F oven and bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until the cheese melts completely and the edges turn golden brown.
- Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes to allow the ingredients to set and cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Swap white rice for brown rice or quinoa to boost nutrition and add a nutty flavor to the casserole.
- Keep cauliflower rice fresh and crisp by patting it dry with paper towels before mixing to prevent excess moisture.
- For a low-carb version, replace rice entirely with extra cauliflower rice and add more protein like diced ham or turkey.
- Make this dish vegetarian by substituting chicken with plant-based protein like tofu or chickpeas and using mushroom soup instead of cream of chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg