Low Carb Classic Chicken and Rice Casserole

Satisfy your cravings for a hearty comfort food classic with this irresistible Low Carb Classic Chicken and Rice Casserole. This recipe swaps traditional white rice for nutritious cauliflower rice, creating a keto-friendly dish that’s packed with flavor and low on carbs. Tender bites of seasoned chicken are combined with a creamy, cheesy sauce made from cream cheese, heavy cream, and a blend of cheddar and Parmesan, plus a pop of color from peas and carrots. Ready in under an hour, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, offering all the cozy, satisfying flavors of the original "classic chicken and rice casserole," but in a guilt-free, healthier package!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 4 cups Cauliflower rice
• 1 cup Chicken broth
• 0.5 cup Heavy cream
• 4 ounces Cream cheese
• 1 cup Frozen peas and carrots
• 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.

Step 3

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.

Step 4

In the same skillet, add the cauliflower rice and sauté for about 5 minutes until slightly tender.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to medium and add the chicken broth, heavy cream, and cream cheese to the skillet with the cauliflower rice. Stir until the cream cheese is melted and the mixture is well combined.

Step 6

Stir in the cooked chicken pieces, frozen peas, and carrots so they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.

Step 7

Transfer everything to a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle the top evenly with shredded cheddar cheese and grated Parmesan cheese.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese on top is melted and bubbly.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly. Serve warm and enjoy your low carb chicken and cauliflower rice casserole!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1935.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3032.0

Total Fat 181.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 90.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.6g
Cholesterol 973.9mg	0%
Sodium 5671.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 59.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.1g	0%
Total Sugars 21.8g
Protein 281.1g	0%

Vitamin D 6.8IU	0%
Calcium 1617.7mg	0%
Iron 11.1mg	0%
Potassium 3301.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.5%

Protein: 37.6%

Carbs: 7.9%