Creamy Chicken Piccata Casserole
Enjoy a delicious and healthy weeknight meal with this creamy chicken piccata casserole, featuring a low-carb cauliflower rice base and a rich, cheesy sauce.
Equipment
- 9x13-inch Casserole Dish
- Blender
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 6 cups cooked chicken shredded
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 12 oz cauliflower rice
For the Creamy Sauce
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Spread the cauliflower rice evenly across the bottom of the prepared dish. This is your healthy base!
- Layer the cooked, shredded chicken on top of the cauliflower rice.
- In a blender, combine all the ingredients for the creamy sauce: cream cheese, parmesan cheese, white wine, chicken broth, lemon juice, garlic powder, and salt. Blend until wonderfully smooth.
- Gently spread this rich, creamy piccata sauce over the chicken layer in the dish.
- Finish by sprinkling the shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the top.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and perfectly heated through.
- Optional for a golden top: For 2-3 minutes, you can carefully broil the casserole to get a beautiful golden-brown cheese topping. Make sure to watch it closely so it doesn't burn!
Notes
This is a #HealthyChickenCasserole that's perfect for #EasyDinnerIdeas and #QuickWeeknightMeal. It's also a great #LowCarbComfortFood option.
Nutrition Information (per serving):
Calories: 384.1
Total Carbs: 5.4g
Net Carbs: 4.5g
Fats: 20g
Protein: 41.7g
Calories: 384.1
Total Carbs: 5.4g
Net Carbs: 4.5g
Fats: 20g
Protein: 41.7g
