Creamy Cauliflower and Chicken Bake

Combine bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, bacon and vegetables for a creamy bake that's completely gluten-free and keto-friendly. Celery leaves are packed with flavour and are a fantastic, zero-waste addition to the chicken bake. Alternatively you can use radish leaves or other greens. It’s easy, full of flavour and makes a perfect weeknight meal.


3 tbsp Chicken schmaltz 1 Small cauliflower, trimmed and cut into small florets 125 g Bacon, cut into batons 1 bunch Celery leaves 125 ml Heavy cream 2 tsp Fresh thyme leaves 6 Small chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on 70 g A mix of aged Cheddar and Parmesan 1 tbsp Chopped parsley, to garnish

Preheat oven to 200C/400F. Lightly grease a 22-24cm ovenproof baking dish.
Heat 2 tablespoons of chicken schmaltz in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the cauliflower and bacon. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes or until light golden.
Add the celery leaves to the pan. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or until wilted. Remove from heat and add the cream and thyme. Stir to combine. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
Wipe the pan clean and add in remaining 1 tablespoon of chicken schmaltz. Add the chicken to the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes each side or until golden. Place chicken thighs on top of the cauliflower mixture.
Sprinkle the cheese over. Bake for 30 minutes or until golden and cooked through. Garnish with chopped parsley.

27 comments:

DEZMOND 26/7/26 13:03: Happy Sunday lunch! We are back to hell today, after two weeks of spring weather and very cold nachts, we are close to 40C again today, I ain't going out today!
Modrina Neba - Blue sky 26/7/26 13:15: Chicken is wonderful lunch! Good Sunday dear!
Anonymous 26/7/26 14:32: Delicious!-Christine cmlk79.blogspot.com
DeniseinVA 26/7/26 19:25: Another marvelous dish, thank you Angie :)
Tom 26/7/26 22:36: ...chicken and cauliflower, I love them both!
Lowcarb team member 26/7/26 23:46: What a wonderful recipe you've shared.
Chicken is a favourite here, as well as being nutritious it's also reasonably priced.

All the best Jan
Brian's Home Blog 27/7/26 01:38: You the the Chicken Magician, all your chicken dishes look so good!
Tandy | Lavender and Lime https://tandysinclair.com 27/7/26 05:50: This must have been delicious!
Sherry's Pickings 27/7/26 06:48: I love cauliflower and i love chicken so yay! Sounds great.
sherry
Ruby Rose and the Big Little Angels 3 27/7/26 07:22: I think you could make anything sound appetizing.
Margaret D 27/7/26 08:33: That looks very nice, Angie.
Linda's Relaxing Lair 27/7/26 10:15: This looks delicious.
David M. Gascoigne, 27/7/26 11:38: This appeals to me in a major way.
eileeninmd 27/7/26 12:26: Hello Angie,
Looks like a yummy meal, thanks for sharing.
Take care, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.
Rose world 27/7/26 13:15: This is beautifully made, such a yummy meal. I would definitely enjoy this. I love cauliflower, although some think it is tasteless but it will taste great with cheese.
Maminek kulinarny 27/7/26 14:35: A recipe for my family! It has everything we love, and it’s presented so beautifully that it really enhances the flavor. :)
The plate is lovely!
Have a great week:)
Laura. M 27/7/26 18:27: Es una estupenda receta para los que nos gusta el pollo y la coliflor. Gracias.
Buena semana.
Un abrazo.
Bill 27/7/26 18:38: Sounds good and I love both.
DVArtist 27/7/26 20:18: I so want to come eat at your place. This looks so good.
MELODY JACOB 27/7/26 23:13: Using chicken schmaltz for this must make it taste incredible. Love the zero-waste tip with the celery leaves.
Cooking Julia 27/7/26 23:30: Chicken and cauliflower really make a great combo.
Ben | Havocinthekitchen 28/7/26 00:49: This looks so comforting, Angie! I love creamy cauliflower bakes, and the chicken makes it a complete meal.
tigerfish 28/7/26 01:23: Yes for one dish meal chicken + cauliflower, absolute yes yes for zero waste using celery leaves (or radish leaves) for that matter....
Veronica Lee 28/7/26 05:51: Beautifully prepared, this meal is sure to be enjoyed. 😋
smakolykinadiecie 28/7/26 08:55: Wow! Bardzo apetyczne danie. Też szukam patentów, aby maksymalnie wykorzystać składniki, tak jak Ty liście z kalafiora. Ja jakiś czas temu zrobiłam z nich zupę krem.
Bardzo podoba mi się talerz na którym serwujesz obiad, uwielbiam takie skorupki.
Gorące uściski 😘
Guillaume 28/7/26 12:45: Nice Sunday roast idea for summertime.
Lori 28/7/26 14:57: This does look amazing. Chicken thighs were never my favorite piece of chicken but lately I've tried them so many different ways, I'm really starting to enjoy them.