MACRO-FRIENDLY RECIPE: BROCCOLI CHEDDAR CASSEROLe
If you’ve been following our nutrition education and macro-friendly recipes for a while, you know that we love to make meal prep simple and whole-heartedly believe in using easy ingredients to do so! Many of our clients are busy individuals working full-time jobs, managing their time with kids and family and traveling, so time is of the essence. That’s why we continue to create easy, no-hassle recipes from easy pantry staples and frozen foods so that you can work towards your nutrition goals while still spending your time doing the things you love. This week’s recipe is no different and a really great one for easy meal prep with hearty servings.
LOW-CALORIE BROCCOLI CHEDDAR CASSEROLE
PREP TIME: 10 minutes || COOK TIME: 45 minutes || MAKES: 6 servings
WHAT YOU NEED:
450g Crockpot shredded chicken, cooked
2 packets Ben’s Original Ready Rice, broccoli cheddar flavor
340g Cauliflower rice, frozen
340g Broccoli, frozen
340g California blend veggies, frozen
225g Sliced white mushrooms
1 can Cream of mushroom condensed soup
3 eggs
112g shredded cheddar cheese
WHAT TO DO:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees fahrenheit. Spray a 9 x 13 casserole dish with cooking oil spray.
Prepare rice per package instructions. While rice is cooking, heat a medium-sized skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms and sauté until browned. Remove from heat.
Add chicken, mushrooms, rice, cauliflower rice, cream of mushroom soup and eggs to a large mixing bowl or bowl of a stand up mixer, use the paddle attachment to mix ingredients until well combined.
Layer frozen veggies and then chicken mixture in a casserole dish, using a spatula to press it down and make it even and smooth.
Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Remove foil and sprinkle with cheese and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Remove from the oven and let cool a few minutes before serving.
MACROS PER SERVING: 38P/16F/35C |433 calories
You can find the recipe in the MyFitnessPal database by searching:
“KLN Recipe: Broccoli Cheddar Casserole ”
Find more macro-friendly recipes here or grab our free cookbook Everyday Macros here for simple and streamlined meal prep recipes and ideas. And be sure to check out these recipes below that are similar casserole-style dishes for meal prep that lasts the whole week!