Description

This Low Carb Chicken Casserole is a creamy, cheesy, and nutrient-packed dish perfect for those seeking a satisfying low carbohydrate meal. Featuring tender cooked chicken breast, sautéed broccoli and cauliflower, and a rich mixture of cream cheese and heavy cream seasoned with garlic and spices, it’s baked until golden and bubbly. This comforting casserole is ideal for dinner and easy to prepare in under an hour.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Vegetables

2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or cubed
1 cup broccoli florets
1 cup cauliflower florets
1 tablespoon olive oil

Cheese and Sauce

1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
1 cup heavy cream

Seasonings

1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the casserole.
Sauté Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the broccoli and cauliflower florets and sauté for about 5 minutes until they begin to soften, enhancing their flavor and texture.
Combine Chicken and Vegetables: In a large mixing bowl, mix together the cooked chicken, sautéed broccoli, and cauliflower until well combined.
Prepare Cream Sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together cream cheese, heavy cream, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper until smooth and thoroughly combined.
Mix Sauce with Chicken and Veggies: Pour the cream sauce over the chicken and vegetable mixture, stirring gently to coat everything evenly with the creamy seasoning sauce.
Transfer to Casserole Dish: Transfer the combined mixture into a greased casserole dish, spreading it out evenly for uniform cooking.
Add Cheese Topping: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole to create a golden cheesy crust.
Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese topping turns golden brown and bubbly.
Rest and Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it sit for a few minutes to set before serving warm.

Notes

For even more flavor, consider using freshly minced garlic instead of garlic powder.
You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version, but the casserole will be less rich.
Feel free to add other low-carb vegetables like mushrooms or spinach for variation.
Make sure the cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps in the sauce.
Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and can be reheated in the oven or microwave.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Casserole
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: low carb, chicken casserole, keto dinner, cheesy casserole, chicken broccoli casserole, healthy comfort food