Description
Low Carb Chicken Taco Casserole is a flavorful, family-friendly dish that combines all the delicious elements of tacos in a hearty casserole format—minus the carbs! Made with tender chicken, cauliflower rice, and topped with a cheesy blend, this casserole is perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping. With just 20 minutes of preparation time, you can have a satisfying dinner ready to serve. Customize it with your favorite toppings for an even more personalized meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs chicken tenders or breast (cooked, chopped/shredded)
- 3 cups frozen cauliflower rice
- 1 (10 oz) can Rotel diced tomatoes
- 1 oz packet taco seasoning
- 8 oz shredded Mexican cheese blend
Instructions
- Cook the chicken using your preferred method (poaching recommended) until fully cooked. Chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC).
- In a frying pan over medium-high heat, cook cauliflower rice until browned.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped chicken, browned cauliflower rice, diced tomatoes, and taco seasoning; mix well.
- Transfer to a greased oven-safe dish and top with shredded cheese.
- Bake for about 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the casserole (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg