Low Carb Chicken and Cauliflower Casserole

Low Carb Chicken and Cauliflower Casserole

Family Style Low Carb Chicken Dinner

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 55m
Total Time: 1h
Temp.: 325 °F
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (20 Reviews)
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Nutritional Information

431
Calories
30g
Fat
9g
Carbohydrate
32g
Protein
115mg
Cholesterol
564mg
Sodium
Low Carb Chicken and Cauliflower Casserole

Recipe Description

Low Carb anything these days is music to one’s stomach and with this Low Carb Chicken and Cauliflower Casserole will warm your family’s hearts too.

I love encouraging healthier food choices in my home and cauliflower is my substitute for potatoes and pasta, with a quarter of the calories, you’ll be hooked! I’m so confident that your children will love these flavors too. Makes a great easy, weekly dinner!

To make Low Carb Chicken and Cauliflower Casserole, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Low Carb Chicken and Cauliflower Casserole

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Season chicken

    2 min
    Step 1 - Low Carb Chicken and Cauliflower Casserole

    Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper to season.

  2. 2

    Cook chicken

    12 min
    Step 2 - Low Carb Chicken and Cauliflower CasseroleStep 2 - Low Carb Chicken and Cauliflower Casserole

    In a heavy skillet over medium heat, heat oil and cook chicken for about 10-12 minutes until browned all over.

  3. 3

    Add cream

    2 min
    Step 3 - Low Carb Chicken and Cauliflower Casserole

    Add the heavy cream and scrape up any browned bits from the base of the skillet.

  4. 4

    Preheat oven and prepare baking dish

    10 min
    Step 4 - Low Carb Chicken and Cauliflower Casserole

    Preheat the oven to 325 °F(165 C/Gas 3) and grease a 7 x 11-inch baking dish or 1 ½-quart casserole with nonstick cooking spray.

  5. 5

    Grate cauliflower

    5 min
    Step 5 - Low Carb Chicken and Cauliflower CasseroleStep 5 - Low Carb Chicken and Cauliflower CasseroleStep 5 - Low Carb Chicken and Cauliflower Casserole

    Chop cauliflower head into pieces and place in a food processor. Pulse a few times until cauliflower is the size of couscous. Transfer to the prepared casserole dish.

  6. 6

    Season cauliflower

    2 min
    Step 6 - Low Carb Chicken and Cauliflower Casserole

    Season the cauliflower on the base of the dish with salt, pepper, onion powder, basil, thyme and fresh parsley, if using any.

  7. 7

    Add chicken and cream

    2 min
    Step 7 - Low Carb Chicken and Cauliflower Casserole

    Top with browned chicken and the heavy whipped cream.

  8. 8

    Add cheese

    2 min
    Step 8 - Low Carb Chicken and Cauliflower Casserole

    Add cheddar cheese all over the top.

  9. 9

    Cook

    20 min
    Step 9 - Low Carb Chicken and Cauliflower Casserole

    Cover with aluminum foil and cook in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes.

  10. 10

    Serve

    Step 10 - Low Carb Chicken and Cauliflower Casserole

    Serve and enjoy!

Try out this Low Carb Chicken and Cauliflower Casserole for dinner one night this week. You can even prepare it in the morning and refrigerate before popping it in the oven just a few minutes before you’re ready to eat. Let us know if this becomes a family favorite when you tag us online at #cookmerecipes.

About the author

Ruth Harris

Ruth is an experienced businesswoman and happy mom who just hit 40. She’s a huge gym fan and has a PhD in Keto. Just kidding! But really, Ruth knows how to do Keto the healthy way and has a lot of experience in dealing with all the issues that newbies to this trendy new diet face during the adjustment period, like overcoming Keto flu. Ruth loves life and takes her health and food seriously, so she’s your go-to person if you decided to follow the Keto diet.

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (20 reviews)
Linda Johnson
May 15, 2025
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Loved it so! Family enjoyed it. Made it for dinner after a long day. Simple, and everyone asked for seconds!

Sarah
November 24, 2024
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Superb! This casserole is a family favorite now. My kids even ask for it weekly, and it’s so easy to make. Cauliflower is the best sub for pasta we’ve tried!

Greg
November 20, 2024
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Awesome!

Andres
October 12, 2023
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Deliciosa receta baja

Nikki
October 12, 2023
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Exceptional. My kids thought it was mac and cheese and ate it all up.

Fiona Smith
October 9, 2023
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Absolutely delicious dish!

Megan
October 6, 2023
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I made this recipe for dinner last night, and it was superb! My husband loved it, and I felt proud serving something so healthy. Cauliflower is such a great substitution—it made my day deliciously easier!

Helen
October 5, 2023
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Superb and easy!

Xena85
October 5, 2023
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I was super excited to find this recipe! I made this casserole for my weekly dinner and it was a hit! My friends couldn’t believe it was low carb. The cauliflower is such a great alternative, yum!

Zara
July 16, 2022
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This Low Carb Chicken and Cauliflower Casserole is a game changer! My kids actually gobbled it up without complaining. Love how simple it is to whip up after a long day. Totally made my night! 👌

Quinn Johnson
May 11, 2022
Verified

Amazing! I made this for dinner last week, and my family devoured it! I love how easy it is to make healthier choices, plus cauliflower is a hit with my kids. This recipe will definitely be on repeat in our home!

Nate
December 16, 2021
Verified

I made this chicken and cauliflower casserole last week for my family and it was a big hit. My kids usually turn their nose at cauliflower, but they devoured this dish. Easy and healthy - love it!

William Carter
June 25, 2021
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Easy and tasty dinner. My family loved it!

Brad
March 20, 2021
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I made this Low Carb Chicken and Cauliflower Casserole for my fam last night, and they all devoured it! I love how easy it is to whip up, plus it's so healthy and delicious. Even my picky kids went for seconds! We’re definitely making this weekly now.

Ursula
January 12, 2021
Verified

This casserole is amazing! I made it for my family last week and everyone loved it. So simple to make and healthier too. Cauliflower is my secret weapon for sneaky veggies!

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