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Cheesy Keto Chicken & Broccoli Casserole With Bacon Rice Bowls

Rich with juicy chicken, soft broccoli, crunchy bacon, and cauliflower rice, this Cheesy Keto Chicken & Broccoli Casserole With Bacon Rice Bowls is creamy, cheesy, and savoury. This low-carb dinner is simple and ideal for hectic weeknights!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients
  

Regarding the Broccoli and Chicken
1½ pounds (680 grams) of skinless, boneless chicken breast or thighs, chopped into small pieces
Three cups of fresh broccoli florets
Six chopped bacon slices
One tablespoon of olive oil
One spoonful of butter
Three minced garlic cloves
One teaspoon of paprika
One teaspoon of powdered garlic
One-half teaspoon of onion powder
Half a teaspoon of salt
Half a teaspoon of black pepper
Regarding the Cheesy Cauliflower Rice:
Three cups of fresh or frozen cauliflower rice
4 ounces (113 grams) of softened cream cheese
One cup of cheddar cheese, shredded
Half a cup of chicken broth
Half a teaspoon of Italian seasoning
½ cup of shredded cheddar cheese for the topping
Set aside two tablespoons of crispy bacon.
One tablespoon of freshly chopped parsley

Method
 

Prepare the bacon: Over medium heat, preheat a large skillet. Cook the bacon until it is crispy. Take out and transfer to a plate covered with paper towels. Set aside approximately one tablespoon of the bacon fat in the skillet.
    Add paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the chicken pieces to season them.
      Prepare the chicken: If necessary, add olive oil to the skillet. After adding the seasoned chicken, simmer it for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring now and again, until it is cooked through and golden brown. Take the chicken out and put it aside.
        Prepare the broccoli: Fill the same skillet with butter. Cook the broccoli for three to four minutes. Cook for a further 30 seconds after adding the minced garlic.
          Add the rice with cauliflower: Add the chicken broth and cauliflower rice and stir. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the cauliflower rice is soft, about 3 to 4 minutes.
            Make it corny: Turn the heat down to low. Add one cup of shredded cheddar, cream cheese, and Italian seasoning. Melt the cheese into a smooth, creamy sauce by stirring.
              Top with the remaining ½ cup of cheddar cheese. The cheese should be fully melted and bubbling after one to two minutes of covering the skillet.
                Finish with fresh parsley and crispy bacon. In bowls, serve hot.