Broccoli Cheese Casserole

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 tbsp

unsalted butter or olive oil

2 cloves

garlic minced

2 tbsp

arrowroot starch OR almond flour

1 1/4 cups

heavy cream

1/2 tsp

dried Italian seasoning

1/2 tsp

smoked paprika or to taste

sea salt & black pepper

4 oz

cream cheese

1 cup

shredded cheddar divided

1/4 cup

chicken broth OR water (plus more as needed for creamy consistency)

3 1/12 cups

cauliflower rice (about 1 head small cauliflower)

1/2 cup

shredded cooked chicken (leave out if desired)

2 cups

broccoli florets

1/2 cup

grated Parmesan cheese

1/2 cup

loosely packed baby spinach