Bacon Chicken Casserole (Gluten Free)

Prep Time: 30mins | Cook Time: 30mins |Total Time: 60mins | Serves 4

Ingredients

3 chicken breasts
1 head cauliflower
2  1/2 C shredded mild cheddar cheese
1 bundle green onions, chopped
1/2 lb bacon
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 C whole milk
2 T unsalted butter
1/2 tsp garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste


Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 
2. Remove stem from cauliflower and roughly chop.
3. In microwave safe bowl, add cauliflower, milk, butter, and garlic powder. 
4. Microwave on high for 7 minutes. Leave in microwave until step 8.
5. Cut bacon into 1 in. strips and cook in large skillet until crispy. Set aside. (I set aside a little bacon grease in the refrigerator to use to grease my baking dish.)
6. Cube chicken and cook in bacon grease. Set aside.
7. In large bowl, mix 2 cups of cheese, chopped onions, bacon, and chicken.
8. Remove cauliflower from microwave and stir well, then add to cheese mixture.
9. Grease a 9x13 baking dish. (mmm bacon...)
10. Pour mixture into baking dish and top with remaining 1/2 cup of cheese.
11. Cover with foil and bake for 30 min. 
12. Allow to cool and enjoy!