Loaded Cauliflower Chicken Casserole

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The idea for this delicious casserole comes from a steakhouse “loaded” baked potato! Roasted cauliflower stands in for the potato, and some leftover cooked chicken is added for protein. Topped with Cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, and cooked, crumbled bacon, this dish was devoured by the family.

By Brenda Venable
Published on June 9, 2023
white casserole dish with cheesy bacon and green onion-topped cauliflower on a granite countertop.
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized pieces

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, plus more for greasing the baking dish

  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

  • 2 cups chicken stock

  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided

  • 1 cup sour cream

  • 2 cups chopped cooked chicken

  • 3 green onions, chopped

  • 3 slices cooked bacon, crumbled

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a sheet pan with parchment paper, and grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.

  2. Place cauliflower pieces on the prepared pan, toss with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. 

  3. Roast in the preheated oven until tender, but still firm, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  4. Meanwhile, make the sauce. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Sprinkle in flour and stir constantly until the mixture is bubbly and thick, about 3 minutes. Slowly stir in chicken stock, and continue to stir until bubbly, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup shredded Cheddar until cheese is melted. Add sour cream and stir until well blended.

  5. Add chicken pieces to sauce, and stir in roasted cauliflower. Pour chicken mixture into the prepared baking dish.

  6. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) until the casserole is bubbly and heated through, about 20 minutes.

  7. Sprinkle on remaining shredded Cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, and crumbled bacon. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

713 Calories
54g Fat
21g Carbs
37g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 713
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 54g 69%
Saturated Fat 25g 127%
Cholesterol 182mg 61%
Sodium 758mg 33%
Total Carbohydrate 21g 8%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 37g 74%
Vitamin C 65mg 72%
Calcium 408mg 31%
Iron 3mg 14%
Potassium 653mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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