Chicken Ranch Casserole

The protein and veggies are baked together, so this chicken casserole recipe is all you need for a complete all-in-one meal. Leftovers reheat wonderfully, so leave some for tomorrow's lunch.

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 2

Cook the bacon in a large oven-safe skillet until crispy. Remove bacon from pan and set aside. Drain all but 2 tablespoons of bacon fat from the pan.

Step 3

Put the pan back on the stovetop over medium heat. Season the chicken thighs on both sides with a pinch of salt and pepper. Carefully place them in the hot pan and sear for 2 minutes on each side.

Step 4

Add the diced onion and mix it around in the pan. Transfer the pan to the oven until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit—about 20-25 minutes). While the chicken is cooking in the oven, steam your cauliflower rice until it’s just cooked—1 minute less than directed. Set aside.

Step 5

When the chicken is cooked, remove it from the pan and place it on a plate to rest, covered. Leave the onions in the pan and leave the oven on.

Step 6

Place the pan with the cooked onion back on the stovetop over medium heat. There will be a lot of liquid in the pan; that’s ok, it will get absorbed by the cauliflower rice and spinach.

Step 7

Add the chopped garlic to the onions. Stir. Once the garlic is fragrant, add the cauliflower rice and cook for another minute or two, stirring frequently. Add in the ranch dressing and almond milk and continue to cook.

Step 8

Once the cauliflower rice is fully soft, remove the pan from the heat. Fold in the spinach. The residual heat from the pan will wilt the spinach.

Step 9

Chop or shred the chicken and bacon and mix into the rice mixture, reserving 1 slice of chopped bacon to top the dish.

Step 10

Stir ⅔ cup of the Alfredo sauce into the mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 11

Grease a baking dish with avocado oil and pour the casserole mixture into it, using a spatula or a spoon to spread it out evenly. Pour the remaining Alfredo sauce on top of the casserole and spread it out evenly. Sprinkle with the remaining bacon. OPTIONAL: Top the casserole with ½ of the fresh herbs.

Step 12

Place the casserole in the oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until the top turns slightly golden. Optionally top with remaining fresh parsley and chives. Enjoy

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