Bacon and Chicken Spicy Cauliflower Casserole

This high protein casserole is a delicious change to the norm, and has made it into regularly rotation in my household.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword casserole, cauliflower

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 35

Total Time 50

Servings 4 servings

Calories 294kcal

Author Julie Germaine

1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 large chicken breasts prepare ahead of time along with the bacon to reduce prep time
4 slices turkey bacon cooked to crispy
7 oz white beans favs are lima beans or chick peas
7 oz coconut milk
1/3 clove garlic diced
1 cup frozen cauliflower rice
2 cup fresh spinach chopped
1/2 large sweet onion
1 jalapeño chopped
pinch sea salt

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
If turkey bacon and chicken are not already precooked, then heat olive oil to cook the bacon first in a large saucepan, chop and set aside in a small bowl. Cook chicken in the same pan, using the oil and bacon grease. Chop chicken and set aside in a large bowl.
Using the same large pan, sauté onion for less than 5 minutes.
Add in beans, coconut milk, garlic, and buffalo sauce. Simmer for 10 minutes, pour directly into a mixture and blend until smooth.
In the large bowl containing the diced chicken, add 1/2 jalapeño pepper, cauliflower rice, and spinach. Pour in the creamy sauce and mix well.
Transfer to casserole dish and baked for 35 minutes.
Top with chopped bacon bits and serve.

Recipe makes 4-6 servings.
Calories for 1/4 recipe: 294 kcals (P30|C20|F50)
Protein 20.1g; Carb 14.5g; Fat 17g