Description
Low Carb Chicken Taco Casserole is a delicious and comforting dish that combines shredded chicken, cauliflower rice, black beans, and cheese, all baked together for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup cauliflower rice (fresh or frozen, thawed)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup diced tomatoes with green chilies (such as Rotel), undrained
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided (¾ cup for topping, ¼ cup can be mixed in if desired)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Nonstick cooking spray or a little oil, for greasing the baking dish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch (23×33 cm) baking dish with nonstick spray or a little oil.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the shredded chicken, cauliflower rice, black beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies, taco seasoning, and sour cream.
- Stir everything together until the chicken and veggies are evenly coated in the creamy taco mixture. If you like it extra cheesy, stir in 1/4 cup of the shredded cheddar at this stage.
- Taste the mixture, then season with salt and black pepper to your liking.
- Transfer the chicken mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out into an even layer.
- Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.
- Scatter the chopped green onions and half of the cilantro over the cheese layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until the casserole is hot throughout and the cheese on top is fully melted and bubbly.
- Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5–10 minutes.
- Garnish with the remaining cilantro, then scoop into bowls or onto plates and serve warm.
Notes
- This casserole can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator, then reheated before serving.
- Feel free to customize by adding other vegetables or spices to the mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg