Chicken Bacon Cauliflower Bake
A simple yet delicious meal that is thrown together in a pinch, yet is bursting with flavor and yummy bacon flavor.
Ingredients
- 4 Chicken Breast boneless and skinless
- 8 Slices of Bacon diced
- 1 Head of Cauliflower medium, cut into florets
- 1 Cup Shredded Cheese cheddar or tex-mex works best
- 1/2 Cup Sour Cream
- 1/4 Cup Homemade Mayo see below for link
- 2 Cloves Garlic minced
- 1 Tsp Dried Thyme
- Salt & Pepper to taste
- Parsley for garnish
- Drizzle of hot sauce for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and dried thyme. Set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the diced bacon until crispy. Remove from the skillet and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease.
- In the same skillet, add the cauliflower florets and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until they start to soften. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix together the sour cream, mayonnaise, minced garlic, half of the cooked bacon, and half of the shredded cheese.
- Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish. Arrange the cauliflower florets around the chicken.
- Spread the sour cream mixture evenly over the chicken and cauliflower.
- Sprinkle the remaining bacon and shredded cheese over the top.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cauliflower is tender.
- Remove the foil and switch the oven to broil. Broil for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and a drizzle of hot sauce before serving. Enjoy your Chicken Bacon Cauliflower Bake!
Notes
- You can use regular mayo for this recipe, or you can make your own, which is super easy to do by using my recipe here.
- You can use your favorite cheese for this recipe, I've used both mild cheddar as well as Tex-Mex blend and both turned out wonderful.
- You can also use boneless, skinless thighs for this recipe in place of chicken breast.