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Keto Spinach Pesto Chicken Rice Casserole (Cauliflower Rice)
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Keto Spinach Pesto Chicken Rice Casserole (Cauliflower Rice)

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 415
A creamy keto chicken casserole with cauliflower rice, spinach, and basil pesto — perfect for meal prep.

Ingredients

For the Casserole

  • 1.5 lb chicken breast (cut into bite-size pieces)
  • 3 cups cauliflower rice
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Pesto Cream Sauce

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 1/3 cup basil pesto
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder

For Topping

  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan (optional)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add cauliflower rice and cook 4–5 minutes to release moisture. Set aside.
  • Season chicken with salt and pepper. Lightly brown in the same skillet 3–4 minutes (not fully cooked).
  • In a saucepan, heat heavy cream and cream cheese until smooth.
  • Stir in pesto and garlic powder.
  • Combine cauliflower rice, chicken, spinach, and pesto cream sauce.
  • Transfer to a greased baking dish.
  • Top with mozzarella and optional Parmesan.
  • Bake 20–25 minutes until bubbly and chicken is cooked through.
  • Rest 5 minutes before serving.
Calories: 415kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cauliflower rice bake, keto pesto chicken casserole, low carb chicken casserole