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This simple Mexican Chicken Casserole only takes minutes to make and is Whole30, Keto and healthy.  By combining cauliflower rice with shredded chicken, salsa and coconut milk, you can have a family-friendly dinner ready in no time.

Healthy Mexican Casserole (Whole30, Paleo, Healthy)

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This simple Mexican Chicken Casserole only takes minutes to make and is Whole30, Keto and healthy.  By combining cauliflower rice with shredded chicken, salsa and coconut milk, you can have a family-friendly dinner ready in no time. 

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 12 oz bags of rice cauliflower, slightly thawed or raw
  • 4-6 cups of shredded chicken
  • 4 cups salsa
  • 13.5 oz canned coconut milk (I used Light Coconut Milk from Trader Joe's)
  • 6 oz tomato paste
  • slice olives (optional)
  • 4 oz chopped green chiles (optional)
  • 4 oz cheddar cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F.  Grease a 9 x 11 casserole dish with cooking spray and set it aside.
  2. In a small mixing bowl, combine your salsa, tomato paste and coconut milk. Stir it all together and set is aside.
  3. Next, open a bag of riced cauliflower (I actually used bags that were frozen!) and spread it on the bottom of the baking dish.  Next, layer your leftover chicken over the "rice".  
  4. Spread another bag of riced cauliflower or the chicken and pour the salsa mixture over the entire dish.
  5. Add a couple of sliced olives and some diced green chiles over the salsa and place it in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until it starts to bubble on the sides of the casserole.

Notes

  • See post for substitutions
  • Author: Cat
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Meals
  • Cuisine: Whole30, Keto, Gluten Free, Dairy Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 175
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Fat: 4 g
  • Carbohydrates: 12.8 g
  • Fiber: 3.5 g
  • Protein: 20.8 g
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