Cheesy Chicken Cauliflower Rice Casserole
This Cheesy Chicken Cauliflower Rice Casserole is a low-carb comfort dish loaded with tender shredded chicken, savory cauliflower rice, and gooey cheese. Ready in under an hour, it’s an easy weeknight winner your whole family will love!
Ingredients
- 3 cups shredded chicken rotisserie or cooked
- 4 cups cauliflower rice store-bought or homemade
- 8 oz cream cheese softened or use Greek yogurt
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese divided
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Optional: 1 cup chopped spinach broccoli florets, or sliced mushrooms
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté cauliflower rice for 5–7 minutes until tender.
- In a large bowl, mix chicken, cauliflower rice, cream cheese, half the cheese, and seasonings.
- Stir until smooth.
- Add optional veggies if using.
- Transfer to baking dish and top with remaining cheese.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://wimpysdiner.net/cheesy-chicken-cauliflower-rice-casserole/
Notes
- To avoid soggy rice, be sure to sauté the cauliflower rice until just tender and most moisture has cooked off.
- Swap in leftover turkey or ham for the chicken if you like.
- This casserole reheats beautifully—store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.