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chicken taco rice casserole

Low Carb Chicken Taco Casserole (gluten free)

Kayla Cappiello
This low carb chicken taco casserole is a hearty and flavorful bake that is made with rice, peppers, onions, corn, black beans, taco sauce and shredded chicken. This low carb chicken taco casserole recipe is packed with veggies and protein, making it a healthy and satisfying meal for the whole family.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Course Dinner, lunch
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 4 servings
Calories 460 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup brown rice frozen
  • 1 cup cauliflower rice frozen
  • 1 cup corn
  • 1 cup black beans
  • 1 bell pepper diced option to saute slightly beforehand to cut down on bake time
  • 1 onion chopped option to saute slightly beforehand to cut down on bake time
  • 2 cups taco sauce or enchilada sauce or salsa
  • 1 chicken breast shredded
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or dairy free cheese

Optional for topping

  • 3 tbsp Sour Cream or dairy free sour cream
  • 1/2 cup lettuce shredded
  • 3 tbsp green onions/chives chopped

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a 9x13 inch baking dish, combine the rice, corn, black beans, bell pepper, onion, taco sauce, and shredded chicken. Mix well.
  • Top with shredded cheese.
  • Bake for 25 minutes, or until the casserole is hot and bubbly.
  • Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.
  • Top with sour cream, shredded lettuce, and chopped green onions/chives.

Notes

Meal Prepping
To meal prep the low carb chicken taco casserole, simply assemble the casserole in a baking dish and cover it tightly with foil. Place the casserole in the fridge for up to 24 hours before baking.
When you are ready to bake the casserole, simply preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until it is heated through.
You can also meal prep the low carb chicken taco casserole in individual portions. Simply assemble the casserole in individual ramekins or baking dishes and cover them tightly with foil. Place the ramekins or baking dishes in the fridge for up to 24 hours before baking.
When you are ready to bake the low carb chicken taco casserole, simply preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until they are heated through.

Nutrition

Calories: 460kcalCarbohydrates: 71gProtein: 19gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 1062mgPotassium: 963mgFiber: 11gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1973IUVitamin C: 64mgCalcium: 294mgIron: 3mg
Keyword easy dinner, easy meal, easy recipe, gluten free, one pot meal, one pot recipe
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