Description
A delicious and creamy bake featuring cooked chicken and cauliflower, topped with cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
- 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions (optional)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet, sauté cauliflower florets in olive oil for 5–7 minutes until just tender.
- In a mixing bowl, combine sour cream, softened cream cheese, cheddar, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
- Stir in cooked chicken and sautéed cauliflower until well coated.
- Spread the mixture into the baking dish and top with extra cheddar and optional green onions.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Broil for 2–3 minutes for a crispy top if desired.
- Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with a side salad or steamed vegetables.
- For a lighter version, you can substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the bake
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg