Keto Chicken and Cauliflower Casserole
This casserole is for the woman who wants creamy comfort food but also wants her jeans to still zip by Friday. It’s rich, hearty, and shockingly vegan — because who says you need actual chicken to fake your life together? Cauliflower plays wingwoman while vegan chicken does the heavy lifting. It’s cheesy, low-carb, and dairy-free, with just enough sass to make your tastebuds dance. This is plant-based keto magic, my friend — the type that leaves you full, smug, and slightly proud you didn’t cave for takeout. Even your meat-loving ex would be impressed (but still blocked).
Keto Chicken and Cauliflower Casserole
A creamy, craveable keto casserole made with cauliflower florets, vegan chicken, and plant-based cheese. It’s low-carb comfort food, minus the guilt trip.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cauliflower florets steamed until soft but not mushy
- 1½ cups vegan chicken strips
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- ½ cup soaked raw cashews
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup vegan cheese shreds because duh
- Chopped parsley for flair optional but very aesthetic
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and grease your casserole dish like it’s your ex’s DMs — slippery and nonstick.
- Heat oil in a pan and sauté vegan chicken for 4–5 minutes until golden and moody.
- In a blender, combine almond milk, cashews, onion powder, garlic, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, paprika, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
- In a bowl, mix steamed cauliflower, cooked vegan chicken, and the dreamy ranch-style sauce.
- Pour the mixture into your baking dish, top with vegan cheese, and bake uncovered for 25 minutes.
- Remove from the oven, let it cool slightly (you’re not a savage), and top with parsley.
- Serve hot and act like you slaved over it for hours.
- Store leftovers — if there are any — in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 260
- Total Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 13g
💊 Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin C: 30%
- Vitamin A: 20%
- Calcium: 18%
- Iron: 15%
- Magnesium: 10%
💡 Tips to Enhance Flavor
- Add a pinch of chili flakes for that spicy edge your dating life is missing.
- Use coconut milk for a richer, creamier base.
- Add chopped spinach or kale to sneak in extra nutrients (your body will thank you).
- Crumble vegan crackers or almond flour breadcrumbs on top for that crunchy chef’s kiss moment.
- Finish with a drizzle of truffle oil if you’re feeling extra.
