Slow Cooker Loaded Chicken & Cauliflower Casserole
This easy CrockPot recipe is comforting & 100% yummy for the whole family. Chunks of tender boneless skinless chicken breasts & cauliflower florets topped with melty cheese & crispy bacon makes this the best. The simple keto-friendly dump & go weeknight dinner is quick to prep & taste amazing. The perfect hearty, high-protein, & low-carb.
Equipment
- Slow Cooker 4quart or larger
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast diced
- 1 large head cauliflower diced
- 2 cups shredded cheddar jack cheese divided into 1 cup each
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 4 green onion diced
- 6 slices bacon cooked & crumbled
- optional toppings sour cream, shredded cheese, chives or other fresh herbs, hot sauce, etc
Instructions
- Cut the chicken & cauliflower into bite-sized chunks. Make sure they are similar in size so they will cook at the same rate in the crock-pot.
- To the slow cooker insert add the diced cauliflower.1 large head cauliflower
- Top the cauliflower with diced boneless skinless chicken pieces. Sprinkle on the seasonings to cover the chicken in an even layer.1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon paprika
- Sprinkle on 1 cup of the cheese in an even layer over the chicken. Pour in the heavy cream.2 cups shredded cheddar jack cheese, ¾ cup heavy cream
- Place the lid on the insert. Set the slow cooker to low for 6 hours.
- After 5 hours, stir the casserole. Finish with the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar jack cheese over the tops. Let cook covered for the final hour on low.
- Once the Crock-Pot is done cooking on low for the full 6 hours, the cheese should be melty & gooey on top. The chicken will be cooked (reaching 165°F minimum using an internal thermometer) and the cauliflower will be soft but not mushy. To finish, sprinkle on the crumbled cooked bacon & diced green onions.4 green onion, 6 slices bacon
- To serve, spoon into individual bowls. Top with any optional favorites similar to a loaded baked potato.optional toppings
Notes
STORING & REHEATING:
- Leftovers can be stored for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
- Reheat in the microwave & add more cheese & toppings when warm.
- Due to the high dairy content, I do not recommend freezing leftovers.
- Cauliflower - broccoli instead or a combination of both
- Chicken - use boneless skinless thighs or breast meat
- Cheese - any shredded cheese combo will work
Nutrition
Calories: 440kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 30gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 132mgSodium: 692mgPotassium: 697mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 795IUVitamin C: 49mgCalcium: 298mgIron: 1mg
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