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    Published: Jan 27, 2020 · Modified: Jun 29, 2022 by Roché Woodworth · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads

    Cheesy Cauliflower Rice with Broccoli and Chicken

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    One Pan Cheesy Cauliflower Rice with Broccoli and Chicken. A super easy, delicious and healthy dinner recipe. Low-Carb, Keto and Gluten Free. 8 Ingredients. 25 Minutes.
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    One Pan Cheesy Cauliflower Rice with Broccoli and Chicken

    This ridiculously easy one pan Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Cauliflower Rice recipe will become a new weeknight staple - guaranteed. 8 Ingredients. 25 Minutes. Low-Carb. Keto. Gluten-Free.

    A spoon scooping One Pan Cheesy Cauliflower Rice with Broccoli and Chicken from a skillet

    If you’ve ever wondered ”what can I make with cauliflower rice and broccoli?”, then look no further!

    We are always looking for new ways to make dinner in a flash, especially recipes that don’t include the oven! Even though cooking is our job - we do not enjoy spending hours slaving away in the kitchen every single day.

    This ONE PAN Cheesy Cauliflower Rice recipe is made with both cream cheese and cheddar cheese for that extra punch of creamy cheesiness. 

    Then, adding some broccoli and chicken makes it both filling and delicious. It’s always great when a yummy meal like this packs a ton of veggies!

    We love serving this recipe with a simple salad, like our yummy Avocado Tomato Cucumber Salad or even our Cucumber Onion Salad.

    How To Make Chicken Broccoli Cauliflower Rice:

    This truly simple recipe you’ll want to make again and again needs just 8 fresh ingredients and a couple of spices:

    1. Chicken Breasts
    2. Diced Onion
    3. Cauliflower Rice (you can buy some premade, or make it yourself by putting cauliflower florets into a food processor. Some folk have also had success using frozen cauliflower rice.)
    4. Broccoli Florets
    5. Minced Garlic
    6. Chicken Broth
    7. Cream Cheese
    8. Shredded Cheddar Cheese

    Then some salt, pepper, paprika and ground coriander.

    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Add the onion, chicken, garlic, spices, salt and pepper to a large skillet with a bit of cooking oil. (Photo 1)
    2. Sauté over a high heat until the chicken is almost cooked through (8-10 minutes). (Photo 2)
    3. Lower to a medium heat, then add the cauliflower rice, broccoli and chicken stock and cook for another 5-10 minutes until the broccoli is cooked to your liking. (Photo 3 & 4)
    4. Add the cream cheese to the mixture in the pan and stir until melted and combined. (Photo 5 & 6)
    5. Taste test and add more salt if needed. Let it simmer for a minute or two!
    6. Top with cheddar. (Photo 7)
    7. Slide until the broiler and wait until the cheese is melted, golden and bubbly. (Photo 8)
    8. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately!
    step-by-step instructions for how to make cheesy cauliflower rice with broccoli and chicken

    Is Cauliflower Rice Low Carb and Keto Friendly?

    Yes, cauliflower is very low in carbs (5g per cup) and has plenty of nutritional benefits. It is one of the healthiest vegetables and therefore, great on the Keto diet and for weight-loss.

    What Does Cauliflower Rice Taste Like?

    Cauliflower has a bland, neutral taste and slight bitter tones.

    Because of it’s bland flavor, it also tends to absorb other flavors of the dish it is cooked in.

    Therefore, cauliflower rice does great as a “filler” ingredient - which makes it an excellent low carb and keto substitute for rice.

    Does Cauliflower Rice Freeze Well?

    Fresh cauliflower rice freezes very well and can last in your freezer for up to 6 months.

    If you’re wondering whether you can freeze cauliflower fried rice, then it’s a different story. While you certainly can freeze it, you will definitely notice a degraded texture and flavor once thawed and reheated.

    If you cooked this Cauliflower Rice Recipe - please leave a comment and a rating. We love hearing your feedback and it helps us improve our recipes!

    close up of one Pan Cheesy Cauliflower Rice with Broccoli and Chicken garnished with parsley

    If this recipe isn’t what you’re looking for, take a look at some other easy chicken recipes from our archives, or some of our personal favorites from other great bloggers:

    1. One Pan Keto Cabbage Chicken Teriyaki Skillet
    2. Paprika Chicken Skillet
    3. 9 Keto Casseroles with Chicken
    4. 9 Keto Recipes with Chicken Thighs
    5. Keto Bakes Crack Chicken Breasts from Diethood.com
    6. Slow Cooker Creamy Tuscan Chicken from SpicySouthernKitchen.com
    One Pan Cheesy Cauliflower Rice with Broccoli and Chicken

    Cheesy Cauliflower Rice with Broccoli and Chicken

    One Pan Cheesy Cauliflower Rice with Broccoli and Chicken. A super easy, delicious and healthy dinner recipe. Low-Carb, Keto and Gluten Free. 8 Ingredients. 25 Minutes.
    4.88 from 24 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 273kcal
    Author: Roche Woodworth

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb chicken breast (500g) (cut into bite-sized cubes)
    • 1 onion (diced)
    • 3 cups cauliflower (blended/chopped into fine "rice")
    • 3 cups broccoli
    • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
    • ½ cup chicken broth
    • ½ cup cream cheese
    • 1 cup cheddar cheese (grated)
    • 1 tablespoon paprika
    • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
    • to taste salt and pepper

    Instructions

    • Heat up a skillet and sauté the chicken, onion, garlic, paprika, coriander, salt and pepper in a little bit of oil, until the chicken is cooked. About 5-10 minutes.
    • Add the cauliflower, broccoli and chicken stock and allow to cook for another 5-10 minutes, until the broccoli is cooked to your desired tenderness.
    • Add the cream cheese and stir until everything is melted and combined.
    • Take a bite and see if you need any more salt!
    • Now, top with the grated cheddar and slide under the broiler until the cheese is melted, golden and bubbly. (You can skip the broiler and allow the cheese to melt by putting a lid on the skillet for a couple of minutes if you desire).
    • Garnish with some freshly chopped parsley, and serve!

    Tips and Tricks:

    1. Don’t be scared to add more seasoning or cheese - this is a simple recipe that can easily be spruced up to your own taste.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 273kcal | Carbohydrates: 9.2g | Protein: 25.3g | Fat: 15.4g | Saturated Fat: 8.3g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 308mg | Potassium: 692mg | Fiber: 3.3g | Sugar: 3.1g | Calcium: 1960mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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    This recipe was first published on December 12, 2018 and updated on January 27, 2020 to include detailed step-by-step instructions.

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    Comments

    1. Mikela says

      June 29, 2022 at 7:54 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe is SUCH a good, healthy substitute for the classic chicken/rice/broccoli casseroles so many of us grew up with! (My mom used to make that casserole and it’s a major comfort food for me.)
      Flash forward to me, grown up and on keto - and this tastes exactly the same. Truly not missing *anything*. I added cream of chicken soup instead of chicken broth, and roasted my broccoli before adding. Truly an excellent recipe!

      Reply
      • Roché Woodworth says

        June 30, 2022 at 7:56 am

        Thank you so much for the lovely review! So happy you love the recipe, it one of our family favorites too!

        Reply
    2. Mina says

      April 18, 2022 at 7:26 pm

      5 stars
      This was delicious! I did spice it up a bit with what I had handy: used buffalo flavored cream cheese, smoked seasoning salt, and fox point seasoning blend from penzy's spices and added a little shredded monterrey jack cheese after the cream cheese step.Thanks for sharing this tasty recipe, a great way to get my comfort food fix without all the starches and canned soup!

      Reply
    3. Wab says

      February 11, 2022 at 9:55 pm

      So delicious!
      Was wondering how it would be as a freezer meal? Anyone tried ?

      Reply
    4. Gail says

      January 16, 2022 at 8:42 pm

      5 stars
      I used fresh broccoli, frozen cauliflower rice and smoked paprika. I also added crushed red pepper. Delicious.

      Reply
      • Cheryl says

        February 27, 2022 at 3:48 pm

        4 stars
        May I ask how how frozen riced cauliflower & frozen broccoli you used??? Thank You…

        Reply
    5. Brenda Tuttle says

      January 03, 2022 at 6:47 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious! Made with leftover chicken and frozen cauliflower rice.
      We loved it!

      Reply
    6. Lindsay says

      January 02, 2022 at 5:41 pm

      5 stars
      So yummy! Great flavor and way to make. All my picky kids ate it!

      Reply
    7. Bri says

      October 21, 2021 at 1:24 am

      5 stars
      Great recipe! I added crushed red pepper for some heat and fresh grated pecorino Romano to the mix for a little extra saltiness. And I transferred to a baking dish before broiling, and it was awesome. Will definitely be in the rotation.

      Reply
    8. Jodi Hill says

      June 25, 2021 at 11:12 am

      5 stars
      So Good! I forgot I didn't have broccoli so I subbed with diced zucchini and green bean, but yeah, sounds weird but it was still great! Can't wait for the broccoli version~

      Reply
    9. Tina says

      May 05, 2021 at 12:25 pm

      Can you just cut the cauliflower in florets instead of doing the rice?

      Reply
    10. Roberta says

      January 11, 2021 at 5:01 pm

      5 stars
      Added zucchini. Loved this! Huge hit with family! Very easy!

      Reply
    11. Carlee says

      December 30, 2020 at 11:40 am

      Is this 273 calories per serving?

      Reply
    12. Jae says

      September 24, 2020 at 7:07 pm

      5 stars
      I forgot to rate the recipe. This was absolutely delicious.

      Reply
    13. Jae says

      September 24, 2020 at 6:53 pm

      I just made this tonight. It was delicious. I just wanted to know what is one serving size?

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        October 12, 2021 at 6:51 pm

        That’s what I was wondering too!

        Reply
    14. Jessica says

      September 02, 2020 at 10:44 pm

      Just got finished eating. It was a hit!

      Reply
    15. Terry says

      August 08, 2020 at 2:52 pm

      I can not find any where how much rice to use! Recipe sounds great, but do it without the rice amoun. Instant or regular? Pre cooked? Help!

      Reply
      • Roché Woodworth says

        September 03, 2020 at 6:29 am

        Hi Terry, sorry about the delay. As the recipe card states - you need 3 cups cauliflower rice for this recipe. Hope that clears things up.

        Reply
    16. Robbin says

      February 05, 2020 at 7:30 pm

      Substituted crayfish tails for chicken! Very filling and delish.

      Reply
      • Roche Woodworth says

        February 06, 2020 at 8:42 am

        Awesome idea! Glad you enjoyed the recipe, Robbin!

        Reply
    17. Vikki says

      January 04, 2020 at 6:20 pm

      5 stars
      This is a keeper! Husband approved. Great way to use left over chicken.I used a few shortcuts, frozen broccoli florets blanched and drained, frozen rice cauliflower too. I used Hungarian paprika and the coriander. I put under broiler to get that cheesy crust. This came out so tasty. Next time I will add mushrooms. This is a great quick week night meal with leftovers for lunch.

      Reply
      • Roche Woodworth says

        January 07, 2020 at 5:18 am

        Glad you liked the recipe! Thanks so much for the feedback, Vikki!

        Reply
    18. Elizabeth says

      January 02, 2020 at 12:27 pm

      Are the nutrition facts on one serving or the whole thing? How many calories and carbs is one serving?

      Reply
      • Roche Woodworth says

        January 07, 2020 at 5:19 am

        The nutrition facts stated on the recipe card are per serving:)

        Reply
    19. Jessica says

      November 14, 2019 at 10:45 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely amazing!! Going keto is hard, but with recipes like this it almost feels easy 🤗!
      I'm currently making this for the third time, it's a favorite and staying in the rotation for sure!
      PS, I always double it to get lots of leftovers 😏

      Reply
    20. Joni says

      November 07, 2019 at 5:53 pm

      5 stars
      This is delicious and easy. I lowered the carbs by using onion powder instead of a real onion. I’m sure it’s better with. Thank you for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Roche Woodworth says

        November 08, 2019 at 4:06 am

        Hi Joni, thank you for the feedback - so happy you enjoyed the recipe. And good call with using onion powder to lower the carb count:)

        Reply
    21. Sierra says

      October 17, 2019 at 5:09 pm

      Hi this looks super yummy! Can I make it without the cream cheese?

      Reply
      • Roche Woodworth says

        October 19, 2019 at 4:22 am

        Hi Sierra! Well, I mean you “can” make it without the cream cheese - but that would yield a completely different end product. In my opinion the cream cheese is a very important part of the yum factor for this recipe. If you make it without cream cheese, let me know how it turned out for you:)

        Reply
    22. Mary says

      October 14, 2019 at 4:18 pm

      5 stars
      A winner!

      Reply
      • Roche Woodworth says

        October 15, 2019 at 3:53 am

        Thanks for the feedback, Mary!

        Reply
    23. Nancy Salcido says

      October 09, 2019 at 10:02 pm

      5 stars
      I made this tonight, YUM! My husband is on the keto diet and I'm his cook , so I'm always looking for new recipes. This is delish. I used Trader Joe's cauliflower rice so I did need to add additional broth. And because I did that I sprinkled a little more paprika and coriander, also used the whipped cream cheese. Great recipe Great flavor!

      Reply
      • Roche Woodworth says

        October 10, 2019 at 2:51 am

        Hi Nancy! So happy you enjoyed the recipe!

        Reply
        • Shayla Bentley says

          October 14, 2019 at 8:35 pm

          5 stars
          LOVED this recipe! Followed the recipe exactly. The only thing I did differently was to cover the skillet when cooking my cauliflower/broccoli. Cooked up in 11 minutes! Topped with some hot sauce. Yum! Will repeat! None of my family even realized it was cauliflower and not rice. Thank you for a great recipe!

        • Roche Woodworth says

          October 15, 2019 at 3:53 am

          Hi Shayla! Thank you for the feedback - so happy your family enjoyed the recipe!:)

    24. Missy says

      September 26, 2019 at 8:00 am

      Broccoli rice casserole is one of my daughter's faves, so I'm planning to make this tonight since she will be home to eat. I see it's 6 servings....is there a way you could possibly tdll me approximately how much one serving is? (1/2 c, 2/3 c, etc) Much appreciated!!

      Reply
      • Roche Woodworth says

        September 27, 2019 at 3:17 am

        Hi Missy! A serving is approximately one cup- maybe even just a touch more. Hope your daughter enjoys the recipe!

        Reply
    25. Carol Zuegner says

      September 06, 2019 at 6:46 pm

      5 stars
      This is a terrific dish. I like the taste very much and so easy to make. I used frozen cauliflower rice and the proportions still worked out fine.

      Reply
      • Roche Woodworth says

        September 11, 2019 at 3:45 am

        Thank you so much for the feedback, Carol! Glad it turned out good!:)

        Reply
    26. Angie says

      September 01, 2019 at 12:19 pm

      How would you adjust times and/or stock when using frozen cauliflower rice?

      Reply
      • Roche Woodworth says

        September 02, 2019 at 5:23 am

        Hi Angie - I probably won’t worry about the time - but I might hold off on the stock until the very end, since the water content of the frozen cauliflower is hard to judge. Once you’ve added the cream cheese and things seem a little bit too “thick”, then I would add little by little of the stock until it’s got a nice saucy consistency.

        Reply
      • Rona says

        September 02, 2019 at 8:29 pm

        5 stars
        I didn’t do anything different and it came out perfect! Just took a little while longer to cook the broccoli to the desired tenderness. I love this recipe!

        Reply
        • Roche Woodworth says

          September 03, 2019 at 3:16 am

          Thank you for the feedback, Rona - so glad you liked the recipe!:)

    27. Janet says

      August 30, 2019 at 12:40 am

      5 stars
      This was a hit tonight!!! Just started Keto and I’m so making this again! Thank you so much. And like many others suggested I also added more spices. 😋

      Reply
      • Roche Woodworth says

        August 30, 2019 at 3:47 am

        Thank you so much for the feedback Janet! We’re happy you enjoyed the recipe!:)

        Reply
    28. Afton says

      August 04, 2019 at 7:00 pm

      5 stars
      Made this last night, and it was very good. I added shredded cheese in the mixture, some cayenne pepper and garlic powder, and then more shredded cheese on top.

      Reply
      • Roche Woodworth says

        August 06, 2019 at 3:40 am

        Thank you so much for the great feedback Afton! We’re so happy you enjoyed the recipe - and more cheese is never a bad idea haha!

        Reply
    29. Amanda Morris says

      May 29, 2019 at 9:14 pm

      This was amazing! I didn't have any Corriander, so I just left it out. It was super good! I will make it again!!!

      Reply
      • Roche Woodworth says

        May 30, 2019 at 9:41 am

        Thanks for the feedback, Amanda! Glad you liked the recipe 🙂

        Reply
    30. Ellen says

      April 24, 2019 at 7:27 pm

      5 stars
      Made this tonite! It was so good that I stood and ate it at the counter! I added more broth then what it called for and more spices, which I do with everything.. my bf loves flavor! Would rate 10 stars if I could! Bookmarked this page to make again!

      Reply
      • Roche Woodworth says

        April 25, 2019 at 7:56 am

        Thank you so much for the great review, Ellen! So happy you enjoyed the recipe!

        Reply
    31. Victoria says

      April 07, 2019 at 10:12 pm

      4 stars
      Very tasty and easy to make! I had leftover meat from a rotisserie chicken so I added it later, midway with the broccoli. I added extra onion powder and garlic powder but I think it could use a little more spice. Perhaps a dash of cayenne.

      Reply
      • Roche Woodworth says

        April 08, 2019 at 3:32 am

        Hi Victoria! I tend to keep recipes simple, since people tend to have very personal "spice" preferences, so I encourage readers to spruce things up to their own tastes! I'm glad you liked it though, and thank you for the feedback!

        Reply
    32. Nichole says

      March 23, 2019 at 12:18 pm

      4 stars
      This was a good recipe. I added a ton more seasonings, like someone else mentioned, but I tend to do that with any recipe. ☺️ I also added baby bella mushrooms. The meal was a huge hit with my family. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Roche Woodworth says

        March 27, 2019 at 10:00 am

        Hi Nichole! Glad you liked it and was able to spruce it up to your family's taste:)

        Reply
    33. sandra says

      March 18, 2019 at 4:45 am

      5 stars
      I was looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner and I can only say: this was amazing. I was positively surprised by the flavours, it was sooo good (and i actually cooked it pretty much just like in the recipe, which i usually don't do)!I will definitely cook this again. Overall a great recipe, keep up the great work!

      Reply
      • Roche Woodworth says

        March 18, 2019 at 4:57 am

        Thank you so much for the great review, Sandra! This is one of our personal favorite easy weeknight dinners as well - even our two year old gets excited when we cook it haha! Have a great day!

        Reply
    34. Big t says

      March 14, 2019 at 9:16 pm

      Not bad, I had to add to the spices to give some real flavor....lots garlic, chili power, parsley, mushroom powder, tummeric...was put of cumin...adjust to what u like! But overall Yum!!!

      Reply
      • Roche Woodworth says

        March 15, 2019 at 7:32 am

        We like keeping things simple for the most part, and when we cook recipes from other bloggers we also tend to add or remove spices to adjust to our own taste! That's the great thing about cooking - using your creativity! Glad you found inspiration with this recipe and made it your own!

        Reply
    35. Majessah says

      February 19, 2019 at 10:21 pm

      What’s the net carbs for the 1 serving size?

      Reply
    36. Shannon says

      January 21, 2019 at 10:18 am

      Ever tried this in the oven?

      Reply
    37. Katie says

      January 14, 2019 at 8:30 pm

      How big is a serving? A cup?

      Reply
      • Roche Woodworth says

        January 17, 2019 at 9:00 am

        Hi Katie! Yes, it's approximately a cup.

        Reply

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