Chicken Bacon Rice Casserole

PEARL CHATS: My kids gobble this up, go back for seconds, and don’t have a clue this uses cauliflower rice in place of regular rice. They say it tastes like Grandma’s stuffing . . . Feel free to use leftover Thanksgiving turkey meat here. This recipe is found in the "Comforting Casseroles & Bakes" section of Trim Healthy Table Cookbook, page 140. This recipe is a family-serve recipe that feeds 6 to 8 people.

Cooking Method: Oven Baking

Courses: Dinner, Lunch

Servings: 6

Description

PEARL CHATS: My kids gobble this up, go back for seconds, and don’t have a clue this uses cauliflower rice in place of regular rice. They say it tastes like Grandma’s stuffing . . . Feel free to use leftover Thanksgiving turkey meat here. This recipe is found in the "Comforting Casseroles & Bakes" section of Trim Healthy Table Cookbook. This recipe is a family-serve recipe that feeds 6 to 8 people.

6 People

Ingredients

5 cups chicken (diced cooked chicken or turkey (see page 45 for cooking methods), or diced rotisserie chicken)
6 slices bacon (diced, we use turkey, but you can use any kind)
1 tsp butter (optional)
20 oz frozen riced cauliflower (2- (10 to 12 ounce) bags frozen riced cauliflower, see page 36)
10 oz frozen large-cut seasoning blend (1- (10 to 12 ounce) bag frozen small-cut seasoning blend, optional; leave out if your kids don’t like onions)
1/4 cup chicken broth
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 cup 0% Greek yogurt
1/4 cup water
1 tsp TH Mineral Salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 1/2 tsp onion powder
1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp dried minced onion
2 tsp parsley flakes (dried)
6 oz cheddar cheese (grated or shredded)

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Place the diced chicken in a 9 × 13-inch baking dish.
2
Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Transfer to a plate. If you used turkey bacon, add the butter to the skillet (otherwise you’ll use the bacon fat in the pan). Add all the cauliflower rice and the seasoning blend (if using). Toss in the skillet for a couple minutes, allowing the veggies to soak up the bacon flavor. Stir in the broth, cover, and cook for 8 minutes, stirring every few minutes. Add to the baking dish with the chicken.
3
Place the mayonnaise, yogurt, water, and all the seasonings in a medium bowl and whisk well. Pour the mixture into the baking dish, add the cooked diced bacon and stir all the ingredients well. Top with the cheddar and bake for 25 minutes.

Note

From Trim Healthy Table~

MAKE A FAMILY MEAL:

For the weight-loss plan, serve with a giant salad or a smaller salad and another veggie like green beans or broccoli.
Children can have sprouted-grain bread and butter or brown rice on the side for a Crossover.

Read it online: https://trimhealthymama.com/recipe/chicken-bacon-rice-casserole/