Best 9 Chicken Cauliflower Casserole Recipes

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Chicken cauliflower casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. It is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables, and it is also a healthier alternative to traditional chicken casseroles. With its creamy sauce, tender chicken, and crispy cauliflower topping, this casserole is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CHEESY CHICKEN-BROCCOLI-CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE



Cheesy Chicken-Broccoli-Cauliflower Casserole image

Delicious and filling! Cheesy mixture can also be made into a soup.

Provided by heatherbreeze

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (10 ounce) can low-sodium cream of mushroom soup
2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cubed
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen cauliflower and broccoli mix
2 tablespoons butter
1 ½ cups milk
¾ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese, or more to taste
1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste
½ cup seasoned bread crumbs, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Combine 1/2 the mushroom soup and an equal amount of water in a saucepan over medium heat. Add chicken. Bring to a simmer and cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Heat 1 frozen, unopened bag of cauliflower and broccoli mix in the microwave until hot, 4 to 6 minutes. Let stand about 2 minutes; open bag and transfer vegetables to a bowl. Repeat with remaining bag.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add milk and salt; stir in remaining cream of mushroom soup. Add flour slowly, stirring constantly with a whisk to prevent lumps. Add Cheddar cheese. Cook and stir until cheese sauce is thick, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic powder.
  • Layer half the cooked vegetables into the bottom of a baking pan or casserole dish. Add half of the cooked chicken. Pour in half the cheese sauce. Add a light layer of bread crumbs. Add remaining vegetables, remaining chicken, and remaining cheese sauce. Top with a light layer of bread crumbs. Cover pan with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling, 20 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329.7 calories, Carbohydrate 20.1 g, Cholesterol 69.4 mg, Fat 18 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 20.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 641 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

BROCCOLI-CAULIFLOWER CHICKEN CASSEROLE



Broccoli-Cauliflower Chicken Casserole image

A chicken, broccoli and rice casserole is one of our favorite comfort foods. I make my easy variation in the slow cooker. You can easily substitute whatever cheese you prefer. I sometimes use dairy-free cheese to create a more paleo-friendly dinner. The dish is also delicious sprinkled with a simple bread crumb topping. -Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 small head cauliflower, chopped (about 4 cups)
1 bunch broccoli, chopped (about 4 cups)
1/2 pound medium fresh mushrooms, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, finely chopped
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons dried sage leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Hot cooked brown rice

Steps:

  • In a 6-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 6 ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk broth, cream cheese, oil, sage, salt and pepper; pour over chicken mixture. Sprinkle with cheese. Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours or until chicken and vegetables are tender. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 93mg cholesterol, Sodium 611mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

CHICKEN TETRAZZINI CASSEROLE WITH CAULIFLOWER



Chicken Tetrazzini Casserole with Cauliflower image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 27

Kosher salt
1 small head cauliflower
8 ounces extra-wide egg noodles
1 stick (8 tablespoons) butter
8 ounces assorted fresh mushrooms or white mushrooms, sliced
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 large or 2 medium shallots, finely chopped
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup dry sherry
2 cups chicken stock
1 cup heavy cream
Freshly ground pepper
Freshly grated nutmeg
3 to 4 cups shredded Poached Chicken Breasts, recipe follows
1 cup panko
1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
4 whole bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts (for all white meat) or 3 whole 4-pound chickens (for a mix of white and dark meat)
1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
8 cloves garlic, smashed
4 large bay leaves
4 carrots, coarsely chopped
4 stalks celery, coarsely chopped
2 lemons, sliced
2 onions, quartered
Herb bundle of fresh parsley, rosemary and thyme tied with kitchen string
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil in a pot and season with salt. Add the cauliflower, cover and steam until just tender, 7 to 8 minutes. Drain and cut into florets. Meanwhile, bring another pot of salted water to a boil and cook the noodles to just shy of al dente, about 5 minutes. Drain. Heat 4 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and cook until tender and browned. Add the garlic and shallots and cook, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the flour and cook, whisking, for 1 minute. Deglaze with the sherry, stirring and scraping up any browned bits with a wooden spoon. Whisk in the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for a few minutes, then stir in the heavy cream. Season with salt, pepper and a few grates of nutmeg. Combine the cauliflower, noodles, chicken and sauce. Transfer to a casserole dish. Melt the remaining 4 tablespoons butter in small pan, then drizzle over the panko in a bowl and toss to combine. Add the Parmigiano-Reggiano and toss. Sprinkle the breadcrumbs over the casserole. Bake until hot, bubbling and golden, 40 to 45 minutes. Sprinkle with the parsley. Divide among plates. Cook's Note: The unbaked casserole (without the breadcrumbs) can be covered and refrigerated for a make-ahead meal.
  • Put the chicken in a very large stockpot or divide between 2 pots if necessary. Add the peppercorns, garlic, bay leaves, carrots, celery, lemons, onions and herb bundle and sprinkle with salt. Add enough water to cover the chicken. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cook at a rolling simmer for 1 1/2 hours. Remove the chicken from the liquid and let cool. Strain the stock. (You should have 5 to 6 quarts stock.) Remove the skin and bones from the chicken, and shred the meat using your hands or 2 forks.

LOW-CARB CAULIFLOWER CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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This recipe scales down some of the fat and calories in the traditional crack chicken recipe with the use of cauliflower rice. In addition, if you use 2% Fairlife® milk in lieu or regular milk, it keeps the carbs down.

Provided by carmicjam

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 slices bacon
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (10 ounce) package frozen riced cauliflower
1 cup milk
1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix
¾ cup shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
3 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add chicken breasts, reduce heat, and simmer until no longer pink in the centers and juices run clear, about 15 minutes.
  • While chicken cooks, steam cauliflower rice in its package in the microwave on high power for 5 minutes. Let cool slightly.
  • Combine milk and ranch dressing mix in a mixing bowl. Mix in cooked cauliflower rice. Mix in 1/2 cup Mexican cheese and cream cheese.
  • Chop bacon and chicken; add to the mixing bowl with green onions and combine. Pour contents into the prepared dish. Sprinkle remaining Mexican cheese on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291.4 calories, Carbohydrate 8.1 g, Cholesterol 89.6 mg, Fat 17 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 25.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 742.1 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

CHICKEN SAUSAGE AND ROASTED CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE



Chicken Sausage and Roasted Cauliflower Casserole image

A tasty meal that scratches the Italian food itch but is low in fat and calories.

Provided by SusanBB

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Vegetable

Time 1h6m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
1 lemon, juiced
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 minced garlic cloves
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (16 ounce) package chicken sausage
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup ricotta cheese
1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Toss cauliflower in a bowl with lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Pour into a baking dish.
  • Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until softened, about 30 minutes.
  • Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken sausage; cook and stir until browned, about 6 minutes. Drain sausage on a paper towel-lined plate. Slice into 1-inch pieces.
  • Mix sausage into the baked cauliflower mixture in the baking dish; sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top. Spread 8 dollops of ricotta cheese evenly across the top. Sprinkle red pepper flakes on top.
  • Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  • Broil until cauliflower and ricotta are lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle fresh parsley on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.7 calories, Carbohydrate 16.9 g, Cholesterol 81 mg, Fat 16.6 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 23.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 1159 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

CHICKEN CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE



Chicken Cauliflower Casserole image

Found in "The Complete Step-by-Step Diabetic Cookbook". I haven't tried this one yet - but it looks pretty good. When I make it I'll likely leave out the pimento and add diced garlic.

Provided by MechanicalJen

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

10 ounces cauliflower (1 package frozen florets)
1/2 cup onion, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup water
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granule
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup American cheese, shredded
1 cup chicken, cooked and chopped
4 ounces pimentos (1 jar drained and diced)
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Combine cauliflower, onion and water in a medium saucepan; cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes or until veggies are tender. Drain and set aside.
  • Add milk, cornstarch, bouillon granules, and salt to saucepan, stirring with a wire whisk. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, stirring constantly until thickened and bubbly.
  • Add cheese; stir until cheese melts. Remove from heat.
  • Add cauliflower mixture, chicken and pimento to cheese sauce. Spoon mixture into a 1 1/2 qt casserole coated with cooking spray. Bake at 325 for 20 minutes.

3 C CROCK-POT CASSEROLE (CHICKEN, CHEESE & CAULIFLOWER)



3 C Crock-Pot Casserole (Chicken, Cheese & Cauliflower) image

Make and share this 3 C Crock-Pot Casserole (Chicken, Cheese & Cauliflower) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Ang11002

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 8h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs or 2 lbs chicken breasts
1 head cauliflower, cut into pieces
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cheddar cheese soup
1/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (about 3-4 shakes)
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Cut chicken into chunks. Coat crock pot with cooking spray. Add all ingredients except cream and shredded cheese.
  • Cover and cook on low for 8 hours. Before serving, stir in cream & cheese.

CAULIFLOWER AND CHICKEN CASSEROLE



Cauliflower and Chicken Casserole image

Although the idea for this recipe came from the 2009 Fix-It and Forget-It: Our Best Slow-Cooker Recipes, it's not terribly recognizable here! That doesn't, however, make it any the less tasty! The listed cooking time is for the slow cooker on HIGH!

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 3h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (12 1/2 ounce) can chicken breasts, in water, drained
1 1/2 cups macaroni, cooked
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 lb cauliflower, cut into bite-size pieces
1 cup chicken broth, fat-free, low-sodium
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of chicken soup, low-sodium
1/4-1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
1 cup green peas, frozen, thawed

Steps:

  • In a slow cooker combine all ingredients EXCEPT the peas, then stir to mix well.
  • Cover & cook on HIGH for 2 to 3 hours OR on LOW for 4 to 6 hours.
  • Stir in the green peas & let stand 10 minutes, uncovered.

CAULIFLOWER & BUFFALO CHICKEN CASSEROLE



Cauliflower & Buffalo Chicken Casserole image

Calories: 282.1 Total Fat: 20.3 g Total Carbohydrate: 6.2 g Dietary Fiber: 2.6 g Protein: 21.4 g

Provided by Kevin Ryan

Categories     Casseroles

Time 1h35m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 lb chicken breast cut into ½ inch cubes
1 large cauliflower,florets
1/3 c evoo
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 Tbsp pepper
1 Tbsp paprika
2 Tbsp garlic powder
6 Tbsp hot pepper sauce or buffalo sauce
TOPPING
2 c fiesta blend or cojack cheese
1 c bacon, crumbled
1 c diced green onion

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400F. In a large bowl mix together the olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder & hot sauce.
  • 2. Add the cauliflower florets and stir to coat.
  • 3. Scoop the cauliflower into a cooking sprayed coated 9 x 13 inch baking dish, leaving behind as much of the olive oil/hot sauce mix as possible.
  • 4. Bake the cauliflower for 30-35 minutes, stirring every 10-15 minutes, until cooked through and starting to brown.
  • 5. While the cauliflower is cooking, add the cubed chicken to the bowl with the leftover olive oil/hot sauce mix and stir to coat.
  • 6. Top the cooked cauliflower with the raw marinated chicken.
  • 7. In a bowl mix together the cheese, bacon & green onion and top the raw chicken with the cheese mix.
  • 8. Return the casserole to the oven and bake for 15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the topping is bubbly.
  • 9. Drizzle with ranch dressing.

Tips:

  • To save time, use a pre-cooked rotisserie chicken, or leftover chicken from a previous meal.
  • If you don't have cauliflower rice, you can easily make your own by grating cauliflower florets in a food processor or blender.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to the casserole, such as broccoli, carrots, or zucchini.
  • To make the casserole more cheesy, add an extra cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
  • Serve the casserole with a side of your favorite salad or roasted vegetables.

Conclusion:

Chicken cauliflower casserole is a healthy and delicious meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is easy to make, and it is a great way to use up leftover chicken. The casserole is also a good source of protein, vegetables, and calcium. So, next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give chicken cauliflower casserole a try.

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