Description
Indulge in the savory goodness of this BBQ Chicken Cauliflower Rice Casserole, a low-carb dish bursting with flavor and cheesy goodness. This easy-to-make casserole is perfect for a comforting family dinner or meal prep option.
Ingredients
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Cauliflower Rice Mixture:
- 4 cups cauliflower rice (fresh or frozen, thawed and drained)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Chicken Mixture:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1 cup barbecue sauce (use sugar-free for low carb)
Toppings:
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Sauté vegetables: In a large skillet, sauté onion, bell pepper, and garlic until softened.
- Cook cauliflower rice: Add cauliflower rice, cook to remove excess moisture.
- Add chicken mixture: Stir in chicken, barbecue sauce, spices until combined.
- Transfer to baking dish: Spread mixture in baking dish, top with cheeses.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Rest and garnish: Let rest for 5 minutes before serving, garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add ranch dressing or cooked bacon.
- Meal-prep ahead and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
- Use a spicy BBQ sauce for a smoky kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
