This creamy, cheesy cauliflower chicken bake is the perfect keto comfort food. Packed with tender chicken, roasted cauliflower, and melted cheeses, it’s a hearty low-carb dinner the whole family will love.
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword Chicken Bake, keto, low-carb
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 30 minutesminutes
Total Time 45 minutesminutes
Servings 4servings
Calories 410kcal
Equipment
Baking Dish
Mixing bowl
Oven
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
1lbboneless skinless chicken breastcooked and shredded
1medium headcauliflowercut into florets
1cupheavy cream
4ozcream cheesesoftened
1 1/2cupsshredded cheddar cheesedivided
1/2cupgrated Parmesan cheese
2tbspbutter
1/2tspgarlic powder
1/2tsppaprika
to tastesalt and pepper
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish with butter or olive oil.
Steam or microwave cauliflower florets until tender but not mushy, about 5–7 minutes. Drain well and set aside.
In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together heavy cream and cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
Stir in 1 cup cheddar, Parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until melted and combined.
In a large bowl, combine cooked chicken, cauliflower, and the cheese sauce. Mix until everything is coated.
Pour mixture into the baking dish, top with remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, and bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
This keto-friendly casserole is perfect for meal prep. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.