Description

This Low Carb Chicken Casserole is a creamy, cheesy, and delicious comfort food dish that combines tender cooked chicken breast with sautéed broccoli and cauliflower, all enveloped in a rich cream cheese and heavy cream sauce. Topped with melted cheddar cheese and baked to golden perfection, it’s an ideal low carbohydrate meal perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.

Ingredients

Scale

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 Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the casserole evenly.
Sauté Vegetables: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add the broccoli and cauliflower florets. Sauté for about 5 minutes until they start to soften, which helps bring out their flavors and textures.
Combine Chicken and Veggies: In a large mixing bowl, add the cooked chicken along with the sautéed broccoli and cauliflower, mixing gently to combine.
Prepare Creamy Sauce: In a separate bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese, heavy cream, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
Mix Sauce with Chicken and Veggies: Pour the creamy sauce over the chicken and vegetables, stirring to coat all the ingredients evenly with the rich cream mixture.
Transfer to Casserole Dish: Pour this mixture into a greased casserole dish and spread it out evenly for consistent cooking.
Add Cheese Topping: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole, which will melt and brown beautifully during baking.
Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese on top is golden, bubbly, and slightly crispy on the edges.
Rest and Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving to allow it to set and make it easier to serve.

Notes

For added flavor, consider adding a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes or smoked paprika to the cream mixture.
If you want a lower fat version, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream or reduce the amount of cream cheese.
You can swap cheddar cheese for mozzarella or a cheese blend for a different flavor profile.
This casserole can be prepared ahead of time then baked just before serving.
Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and can be reheated in the oven or microwave.

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

Keywords: low carb chicken casserole, chicken casserole, keto chicken casserole, creamy chicken bake, low carbohydrate dinner