Description
This Low Carb Chicken Casserole is a comforting, creamy, and cheesy dish packed with protein and veggies. Featuring tender chicken breast, sautéed broccoli and cauliflower, and a rich blend of cream cheese, heavy cream, and cheddar cheese, it’s perfect for those seeking a satisfying low-carb meal. Baked to golden perfection, this casserole is delicious and easy to prepare for a hearty lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Vegetables
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or cubed
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup cauliflower florets
Dairy and Cheese
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy cream
Seasonings and Oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare it for baking the casserole.
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add broccoli and cauliflower florets and sauté for about 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Combine Chicken and Vegetables: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken with the sautéed broccoli and cauliflower.
- Mix Cream Sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together cream cheese, heavy cream, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour the cream sauce over the chicken and vegetable mixture, stirring thoroughly to ensure everything is evenly coated.
- Transfer to Casserole Dish: Grease a casserole dish and spread the mixture evenly inside.
- Add Cheese Topping: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the cheese is melted, golden, and bubbly on top.
- Rest and Serve: Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to sit for a few minutes before serving to let it set.
Notes
- You can substitute broccoli and cauliflower with other low-carb vegetables like zucchini or spinach if preferred.
- For a spicier kick, consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the cream mixture.
- Make sure the chicken is fully cooked before starting, as this recipe only reheats the meat during baking.
- To reduce calories, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream, though the texture might be slightly less creamy.
- This casserole can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated before baking; just add a few extra minutes to the baking time if baking cold.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: low carb chicken casserole, chicken casserole, low carb dinner, ketogenic chicken dish, cheesy chicken bake, healthy chicken casserole
