This veggie-packed, low carb, high protein, Cheesy Chicken Jalapeno Cauliflower Casserole is quick and delicious!
Cheesy Chicken Jalapeno Cauliflower Casserole
Ingredients:
- 3.5 cups frozen riced cauliflower (I used Green Giant, but Trader Joes makes a good one too)
- 3/4 cup reduced-fat cream cheese, room temperature
- 3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- 1 lb. raw boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed into bite-sized pieces
- One 4-oz. can diced jalapeños, drained
- Optional topping: jalapeño slices
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 9″ X 13″ baking pan with nonstick spray.
- Cook frozen cauliflower rice according to package instructions (I recommend microwave prep). Let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, 1/4 cup mozzarella, 2 Tbsp. Parmesan, and seasonings. Stir until mixed well. Add riced cauliflower, chicken, and jalapenos and mix again.
- Transfer mixture to the baking pan and smooth evenly in the pan.
- Top with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella and 2 tbsp. Parmesan (and jalapeno slices if using). Cover with foil, and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove foil. Bake until chicken is cooked through and cauliflower is tender, 20 – 25 more minutes.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.