Description
Enjoy a warm, comforting meal with this Creamy Low Carb Chicken Casserole. Packed with protein and flavor, it’s perfect for a keto lifestyle!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until chicken is cooked through and lightly browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add heavy cream and cream cheese. Stir until cream cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Stir in chicken broth and cheddar cheese until the cheese is melted and the sauce is well combined.
- Add broccoli florets, celery, and green bell pepper to the sauce. Cook for 3-5 minutes, or until vegetables are slightly tender.
- Stir in the cooked chicken and parsley.
- Pour the chicken and vegetable mixture into a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until bubbly and lightly browned.
- Let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Vegetable Options: Feel free to add mushrooms, spinach, or cauliflower.
- Cheese Options: Mozzarella, Monterey Jack, or a blend of cheeses work great.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
Keywords: chicken casserole, low carb, keto, creamy, cheese, broccoli, comfort food
