Description
This cozy, cheesy casserole combines shredded chicken, riced cauliflower, and jasmine rice in a creamy, herb-spiked sauce, creating a hearty yet lighter meal perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Tablespoon avocado oil, or neutral tasting oil + extra for greasing
- ½ medium onion, diced
- 12 ounces frozen riced cauliflower (3½ cups)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup milk (low fat)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 4 Tablespoons cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 3 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped
- 3 cups cooked + shredded chicken breasts
- 1½ cups cooked white jasmine rice
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by dicing the onion, mincing the garlic, and chopping the spinach. Ensure the chicken and rice are ready.
- In a large skillet, heat avocado oil over medium heat and sauté the onion for 5–7 minutes until translucent. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Reduce heat to low and mix in the milk, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and Dijon mustard. Whisk until combined, then add cream cheese and Greek yogurt, whisking until smooth.
- Fold in the riced cauliflower and jasmine rice, then stir in the chicken and spinach until well mixed. Let cook for about 5 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish, then pour in the mixture and spread evenly.
- Bake covered for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until bubbling.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
No need to thaw the riced cauliflower; it can be added straight to the hot sauce. For creaminess when reheating, add a splash of milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cheesy casserole, chicken, riced cauliflower, weeknight meal, comfort food