My original Keto Green Chicken Enchilada Cauliflower Casserole is still one of the most popular Keto chicken recipes on IBIH! Super easy to throw together, this tasty keto cauliflower casserole is destined to become a family favorite!
As a long-term ketoer, low carb cauliflower casseroles are my everything. Recently I posted the Keto Cauliflower alla Vodka Casserole and it was an instant hit, so I’m guessing you guys are big fans too!
What I love about a Keto cauliflower casserole is it’s versatility. A heap of cooked cauliflower is like a blank canvas on which almost any flavors can be thrown with great results.
Especially if there is CHEEEESE involved.
Case and point – Jalapeno Popper Cauliflower Casserole?? Done it. Spinach and Artichoke Dip Cauliflower Casserole?? YASSSSS! Even low carb Pepperoni Pizza Cauliflower Casserole – still one of my most popular recipes here on IBIH.
Meanwhile, this keto Green Chicken Enchilada inspired recipe is my new favorite low carb cauliflower casserole – and I don’t make that statement lightly. Many of the keto recipes here on IBIH I’ve made and posted and never made again, because as delicious as they might be, I’m just fickle like that.
This keto Green Chicken Enchilada Cauliflower Casserole recipe I have already made 6 times. In only 3 weeks. I’m obsessed with it. Nay, addicted to it. It’s a long term relationship we’ve got going here – and I’m all in.
Once you taste it for yourself, you’ll know why.
The flavors and textures are out of this world, but what I also love about it is HOW STINKING EASY IT IS.
To really make this Keto Green Chicken Enchilada Casserole fast, I use frozen cauliflower florets and pick up a rotisserie chicken on my way home – it takes five minutes to bone and shred the chicken while the cauliflower is cooking – and then you just have to chop your cilantro and shred the cheese.
Once that’s done you can literally throw everything in one dish, stir it up, and bake or microwave it until it’s all hot and bubbly and…OM NOM NOM!
It’s so good that I burn my mouth EVERY TIME because I eat it wayyy too hot and the melty, cheesy, deliciousness bites me back on the way down. It’s totally worth it. I AIN’T EVEN MAD.
I could never be mad at you delicious gooey cauliflower casserole…
Sorry, I forgot we had company…
ANYWAY. It’s cheesy people – and it’s got chunks of tender chicken mixed into the softened cauliflower, a creamy and tangy sauce with a little heat to it, and did I mention the CHEESE?
#somuchcheese
It also reheats like a dream and is just as good if not better leftover! I really can’t say enough about how good this keto green chicken enchilada cauliflower casserole recipe is.
I’m not kidding – I could go on and on…
Instead I’m going to let the photos do the talking, and wrap this up and get it posted so that YOU can make it and see for yourself how utterly addicting this keto green chicken enchilada cauliflower casserole is.
Be sure to make it and report back ASAP to let us know what you thought! You can also tag me with photos of your results @ibreatheimhungry on Instagram!
Keto Green Chicken Enchilada Cauliflower Casserole Video
Green Chicken Enchilada Cauliflower Casserole – Low Carb
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 generous one cup servings 1x
- Diet: Diabetic
Description
A delicious keto cheesy green chicken enchilada cauliflower casserole that is to die for! Super easy to throw together it’s also low carb, keto, and gluten free!
Ingredients
- 20 oz frozen cauliflower florets (about 4 cups)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup Salsa Verde
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Put your cauliflower in a microwave safe dish and cook for 10-12 minutes or until fork tender.
- Add the cream cheese and microwave for another 30 seconds. Stir.
- Add the chicken, salsa verde, salt, pepper, cheddar cheese, sour cream, and cilantro. Stir.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 375 degrees (F) in an ovenproof casserole dish for 20 minutes.
- OR you could microwave on high for 10 minutes.
- Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: keto Cauliflower Casserole
- Method: microwave
- Cuisine: Mexican American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 311
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 4g net
- Protein: 33g
Jan says
I’m not sure how I missed this when you posted it, but I made this the other night, and it’s great! I only have one serving left, but I still have the ingredients to make it again, so it’s on the menu next week, too! Thanks, Melissa!
Lorraine says
I’ve made a number of low carb green chili enchilada casseroles and this made be my favorite, so easy! I used 3 cans of canned chicken, drained, and 505 Roasted Green Chili Salsa. I used fresh cauliflower that I tore into bite-sized pieces after microwaving.
I’m even happier that we have enough for two more dinners for the two of us! Yum!
K in TX says
Instead of cauliflower florets, we used cauliflower rice and added a can of diced green chiles. It turned out great! Next time we are going to add some fresh jalapeño for some more heat. Great recipe!
Renee says
Thanks for posting. I have been scrolling through the comments trying to find someone who used cauli-rice, instead. I am making this today and I wanted to use cauli rice and green chilils as well as the salsa verde. I wonder if it would also be good with adding rotel, or if that would make it runny?
Maureen says
Made with Monterrey Jack cheese and added a dash of smoked paprika and garlic, it was so good! My husband had seconds and did not know there was cauliflower in it.
Beth M says
Oh my, I’m in love. I had a bag of frozen riced cauliflower in the freezer, and that made it ridiculously fast to put together. I honestly detest cauliflower, but couldn’t taste it in this dish. Definitely a keeper!,
Mariam says
I am so excited to try this out! I had a question- does this casserole freeze well once it is baked?
Mariam says
I just put this casserole in the oven and am so excited to try it out! I was wondering- does the casserole freeze well? I only eat leftovers for 1-2 days and usually freeze meals.
Jerry says
I live overseas and couldn’t get tomatillos or salsa verde, so I improvised with some green chilis. Left everything else the same and it was fabulous. This is a keeper I’m sharing with our daughter.
april says
I have a whole head of cauliflower at home. Does it have to be frozen or is fresh ok?
Mellissa Sevigny says
Fresh works great, just precook it until mostly soft and then mix in the other ingredients!
Karla says
Just made this and it was delicious! Yummy, one of our new favorites. I did add a little more cheese than called for, and topped it with cheese before baking it. :)