Source: M.studio, AdobeStockHealthy and diet-friendly cauliflower pairs wonderfully with chicken in a variety of dishes. The ideal way to cook them is to bake them together in the oven. This method preserves the maximum amount of vitamins, and you don't need to use as much excess oil as when frying. Check out this collection of recipes!
1. Cauliflower with Chicken and Cheese Sauce in the Oven
Source: dzen.ruA tender casserole with a golden crust – simply a dream.
You will need: 500 g chicken fillet, 800 g cauliflower, 150 g hard cheese, 250 ml cream, 2 cloves garlic, spices.
Preparation: Break the cauliflower into florets and parboil them for 3 minutes in boiling water. Cut and season the chicken to taste. Heat the cream in a saucepan, add spices and grated cheese. Heat everything until the cheese melts, add garlic, and remove the sauce from the heat. Place the chicken and cauliflower in a heatproof dish, pour the sauce over, and bake for about 40 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
2. Cauliflower with Chicken and Mushrooms in the Oven
Source: gribychistim.ruThis dish is not only delicious but also quite hearty for the whole family.
You will need: 400 g cauliflower, 400 g mushrooms, 400 g chicken fillet, 3 tbsp butter, 150 g hard cheese, 400 ml milk, 4 tbsp flour, spices.
Preparation: Parboil the cauliflower florets for 3-4 minutes in boiling water. Fry the flour in butter until golden, pour in the milk, cook the sauce for 3-4 minutes, and season. Add grated cheese to it and remove from heat.
Cut the chicken and mushrooms into medium pieces. Place them in a baking dish along with the cauliflower, pour the sauce over, and cover with foil. Bake the dish for 40 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius. 10 minutes before the end of cooking, remove the foil.
3. Cauliflower with Chicken in Egg Custard
Source: bye-bye-calories.ruMinimal ingredient preparation, and the oven does the rest.
You will need: 300 g chicken fillet, 600 g cauliflower, 3 eggs, 200 ml cream, 150 g hard cheese, 2 cloves garlic, spices, aromatic herbs.
Preparation: Cut the chicken into small pieces and lightly fry, and parboil the cauliflower florets for 3-4 minutes in boiling water. Place everything in a heatproof dish. Whisk together the eggs, cream, and spices with herbs. Add grated cheese and crushed garlic, pour this sauce over the dish, and bake in the oven for 30-40 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
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4. Cauliflower with Chicken and Mozzarella in the Oven
Source: pinterest.comInstead of parsley, you can use any other aromatic herbs to taste.
You will need: 300 g chicken fillet, 1 cauliflower, 200 g mozzarella, 1 tbsp mustard, 4 sprigs parsley, spices.
Preparation: Parboil the cauliflower florets for 5 minutes in boiling water and place them in a baking dish. Add the chicken, cut into medium pieces, season everything to taste, and drizzle lightly with mustard. Bake the dish in the oven for half an hour at 180 degrees Celsius. Then sprinkle with grated mozzarella and chopped parsley, and bake for another 10 minutes.
5. Cauliflower with Ground Chicken in the Oven
Source: farsh-recept.ruThis casserole partially resembles a delicate soufflé in its consistency.
You will need: 500 g cauliflower, 300 g ground chicken, 1 onion, 120 ml milk, 1 egg, 50 g hard cheese, 2 cloves garlic, spices.
Preparation: Boil the whole cauliflower until soft, then finely chop or blend it. Mince the onion and garlic, mix with the ground chicken, and season. Place the ground chicken in the dish, then the cauliflower. Whisk the egg with milk, add grated cheese, pour over the casserole, and cook for 40 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
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6. Cauliflower with Chicken in Sour Cream
Source: AdobeStockYou don't have to fry the chicken, but it will be juicier if you do.
You will need: 700 g cauliflower, 2 chicken fillets, 3 eggs, 100 g hard cheese, 150 g full-fat sour cream, 1 sprig thyme, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, 2 tbsp butter, spices.
Preparation: Parboil the cauliflower florets for 4-5 minutes in boiling water. Cut the chicken and quickly fry it until lightly golden in a mixture of the two oils. Place the chicken and cauliflower in a baking dish. Whisk together the eggs, sour cream, and spices to taste. Pour over the casserole, add thyme on top, and bake for half an hour in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius. Then remove the thyme, sprinkle the casserole with grated cheese, and bake for another 10 minutes.
7. Cauliflower with Chicken and Tomatoes in the Oven
Source: mixyfotos.ruFor this recipe, you can use a whole chicken or individual parts.
You will need: 1 chicken, 1 cauliflower, 10 cherry tomatoes, 200 ml cream, 5 tbsp pesto sauce, spices.
Preparation: Cut the chicken into serving pieces, season, and fry until golden on all sides. Break the cauliflower into small florets, and halve the cherry tomatoes and lightly fry them in the remaining chicken fat. Place everything in a heatproof dish. Separately mix the cream and pesto, pour the resulting sauce over the dish, and cover with foil. Bake everything for about 1 hour in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius. After 40 minutes, remove the foil.
8. Cauliflower with Chicken and Zucchini in the Oven
Source: syl.ruA wonderful summer dish made with young seasonal vegetables – you must try it!
You will need: 300 g cauliflower, 250 g zucchini, 120 g bell pepper, 250 g chicken fillet, 60 g hard cheese, 2 eggs, 2 tbsp sour cream, 2 tbsp starch, herbs, spices.
Preparation: Parboil the cauliflower florets for about 3-4 minutes. Grate the zucchini on a coarse grater and lightly squeeze out excess juice. Make ground chicken from the fillet, finely chop the bell pepper, and mince the herbs. Mix the ground chicken, zucchini, pepper, and herbs, and season everything to taste.
Separately mix the eggs, sour cream, and starch. Combine the egg mixture with the ground chicken and then add the cauliflower. Place everything in a dish and bake for half an hour in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius. Then sprinkle the casserole with grated cheese and bake for another 10 minutes.
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9. Cauliflower with Dijon Chicken in the Oven
Source: pinterest.comThe main secret of the recipe is the sauce based on mayonnaise and Dijon mustard.
You will need: 1 cauliflower, 800 g chicken fillet, 100 g hard cheese, 3 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, spices.
Preparation: Cut the cauliflower into 10-15 mm slices and place on a greased baking sheet. Cut the chicken into cutlets, pound them, season, and add on top. Mix mayonnaise, mustard, and grated cheese, and also spread on top. Bake the dish for 40 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
10. Cauliflower with Chicken and Broccoli in the Oven
Source: postila.ruBoth types of cabbage combine perfectly with chicken fillet.
You will need: 300 g chicken fillet, 300 g cauliflower, 200 g broccoli, 200 g hard cheese, 200 ml milk, 100 g sour cream, spices.
Preparation: Break both types of cabbage into small florets, and cut the chicken into medium pieces. Place everything in a dish and season to taste. Whisk together the milk, sour cream, spices, and grated cheese. Pour this sauce over the dish and bake for 40 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
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11. Cauliflower with Potatoes and Chicken in the Oven
Source: dzen.ruPerfect for everyday meals or a festive table.
You will need: 400 g chicken, 250 g cauliflower, 500 g potatoes, 2 cloves garlic, 150 ml cream, 80 g hard cheese, spices.
Preparation: Cut the potatoes into wedges and place them in a dish. Top with small cauliflower florets and chicken pieces. Season everything to taste, pour cream with garlic over, cover with foil, and bake for 50-60 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius. Then remove the foil, sprinkle the dish with grated cheese, and continue baking until golden.
12. Cauliflower with Chicken in Tomato Sauce
Source: mirtesen.ruIf desired, sprinkle the finished dish with chopped basil or other herbs.
You will need: 1 kg cauliflower, 600 g chicken fillet, 1 bell pepper, 2 tomatoes, 3 tbsp tomato paste, 2 cloves garlic, 100 g hard cheese, 1 onion, spices.
Preparation: Cut and lightly fry the chicken. Parboil the cauliflower florets in boiling water for 3-4 minutes and place them in a dish with the chicken. Mince the onion and bell pepper, fry them until soft, and add the chopped tomatoes. Simmer for another 5-7 minutes.
Mix 1 cup of water, tomato paste, minced garlic, and spices to taste. You can add a few spoons of cream or sour cream. Pour over the vegetables and simmer the sauce for another 3 minutes. Pour the resulting sauce over the chicken and cauliflower, sprinkle with grated cheese, and bake for half an hour in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.