Cheesy Spinach & Artichoke Casserole
This high-protein Cheesy Spinach & Artichoke Casserole with Chicken & Cauliflower Rice is a comforting, nutritious dish perfect for satisfying your hunger without overindulging.
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Yield:4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, rinsed and chopped
- 4 cups fresh or frozen cauliflower rice
- 3 cups coarsely chopped fresh spinach
- 4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded dill Havarti cheese, divided
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring, until opaque on all sides, about 8 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
- Pat the artichokes dry and add them to the pot along with the cauliflower rice, spinach, cream cheese, and ½ cup of the dill Havarti cheese. Mix until the cream cheese is melted and evenly distributed.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and sprinkle with the remaining ½ cup of dill Havarti cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 20 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let stand for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with fresh dill before serving.
Nutritional Information
428 calories per serving
- Total Fat: 22g
- Total Carbohydrates: 14g
- Protein: 39g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Cholesterol: 136mg
- Dietary Fiber: 5g
- Sodium: 776mg
Helpful Tips
Look for prepared cauliflower rice in the supermarket s produce or freezer section. To make your own, pulse cauliflower florets in a food processor until rice-sized granules form. A 2-pound head of cauliflower yields about 4 cups of cauliflower rice. If using frozen cauliflower rice, thaw and pat dry to minimize excess moisture.