four-cheese italian chicken casserole

Recipe by
Larry Cline
Midland, GA

Delicious and low carb, this recipe may be made either in a slow cooker for convenience, or baked in the oven for speed. Only one additional pan is used, so easy cleanup too.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 1 Hr 30 Min
method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

Ingredients For four-cheese italian chicken casserole

  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • one
    yellow onion, chopped (divided use)
  • one
    red bell pepper, diced
  • 16 oz bag
    cauliflower rice
  • one pkg
    italian dressing mix
  • ½-1 tsp
    garlic salt
  • 1 cup
    shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 16 oz
    ground chicken (or diced chicken breast)
  • 14 oz jar
    pizza sauce
  • 8 oz
    neufchatel or cream cheese, cubed
  • 1 cup
    shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2.5 oz can
    sliced black olives, drained (optional)
  • 4 Tbsp
    grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 Tbsp
    dried parsley

How To Make four-cheese italian chicken casserole

  • 1
    Saute half of the chopped onion in the olive oil. Add the bell pepper and cauliflower rice, and continue to saute until softened. Stir in the Italian dressing mix and garlic salt.
  • 2
    Spread vegetables in a greased slow cooker*. Top with the shredded Mozarella cheese.
  • 3
    Using the same skillet, saute the ground chicken with the remaining onion. When browned, stir in the pizza sauce and cream cheese. Simmer until smooth, then spoon over the vegetable layer in the cooker.
  • 4
    Top with grated Cheddar and black olives. Combine the dried parsley with the Parmesan cheese, and sprinkle over the top.
  • 5
    Cover with lid, and cook on LOW for 1-2 hours.
  • 6
    *May also be cooked in a 9x9-inch baking dish: bake uncovered for 20 minutes at 375°.

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