Chicken and “Rice” Casserole

by Deliciously Organic 

http://deliciouslyorganic.net/chicken-and-rice-casserole/
 

Chicken and “Rice” Casserole (Grain Free, Gaps, Paleo)

Serves 8
4 pieces bacon, chopped
1 large yellow onion, chopped
12 ounces button mushrooms, chopped
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 1/2 teaspoons Celtic sea salt
1 large head cauliflower, “riced”*
1 1/2 pounds cooked, shredded chicken
1/2 cup sour cream (or for dairy free, Gaps or Paleo use cashew “cheese”)
1 cup raw cheddar (omit for dairy free, Gaps, Paleo)
4 green onions, chopped

Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Place bacon in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook until crispy. Using a slotted spoon, remove bacon from pan leaving the bacon drippings in the pan. Add onions and mushrooms to the bacon drippings and cook, about 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until mushrooms have released their moisture and are just turning golden brown on the edges. Make a well in the center of the pan and add the thyme and salt. Stir in the center of the pan until fragrant, about 45 seconds. Add cauliflower and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add chicken and sour cream (or cashew cheese) then stir until combined. Season with sea salt to taste. Pour mixture into an 11 x 7 – inch buttered dish (or individual dishes as pictured above). If using cheese, sprinkle with cheese and bake for 20 minutes or so until top is just turning golden brown. Sprinkle with green onions. Serve hot.

*To rice the cauliflower – Cut the cauliflower into large pieces (about 2-inch). Place in a food processor and pulse for 7-8 one-second pulses until the size of rice. Click here to see a photo.