🥘 Slow Cooker Loaded Chicken & Cauliflower Casserole
A creamy, comforting low-carb casserole with tender chicken, cauliflower, cheese, and savory seasonings — all cooked hands-off in your slow cooker.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
- 2 lbs (900 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into chunks
- 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets (or 4 cups frozen cauliflower)
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- Optional toppings: crumbled bacon, green onions, extra shredded cheese
🔥 Instructions
1️⃣ Prep slow cooker
- Spray the inside of your slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.
2️⃣ Combine ingredients
- In a large bowl, mix chicken, cauliflower, onion, garlic, cream cheese, sour cream, chicken broth, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour mixture into slow cooker.
3️⃣ Cook
- LOW: 4–6 hours
- HIGH: 2–3 hours
- Chicken should be fully cooked (165°F / 74°C) and cauliflower tender.
4️⃣ Add cheese
- Stir in shredded cheddar about 15–20 minutes before serving to melt into the casserole.
5️⃣ Optional toppings
- Sprinkle with crumbled bacon, green onions, or extra cheese before serving.
6️⃣ Serve
- Serve hot as a low-carb comfort meal or family-friendly dinner.
🌿 Tips & Variations
- For a richer casserole, use heavy cream instead of sour cream.
- Swap cauliflower with broccoli for a different flavor.
- Add cooked mushrooms or bell peppers for extra veggies.
- Make it spicier with a pinch of cayenne pepper or hot sauce.
I can also provide:
- Cheesy bacon-loaded chicken & cauliflower casserole
- Spicy buffalo-style slow cooker chicken & cauliflower casserole
- Creamy garlic herb slow cooker version
Do you want me to give one of these variations?
