Low Carb Chicken Casserole
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This cheesy low-carb chicken casserole is creamy, comforting, and easy to make. Made with chicken, broccoli, and a rich cheese sauce, it is a family-friendly keto dinner that reheats beautifully.
Ingredients
Instructions
Prepare the chicken:Cook chicken breasts in a slow cooker with a little broth, salt, and pepper for 3 hours on high or 6 hours on low. Shred once cooked.Shortcut: You may also use rotisserie chicken to save time.
Prepare the broccoli:Steam fresh broccoli or microwave steam-in-bag broccoli according to package directions. Drain well.
Preheat oven:Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
Make the cheese sauce:In a saucepan over low–medium heat, melt butter with heavy cream, garlic powder, and ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning. Whisk in softened cream cheese until smooth.
Add cheeses:Stir in shredded cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan, reserving ¼ cup cheddar and ⅛ cup of the other cheeses for topping. Stir until fully melted and smooth.
Assemble:Layer shredded chicken in the casserole dish, followed by broccoli. Pour cheese sauce evenly over the top.
Top and bake:Sprinkle reserved cheese over the casserole, then add paprika, parsley, and remaining Italian seasoning.
Bake:Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, until hot and bubbly.
Serve:Let rest a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories
- 409 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content
- 5 g
- Protein Content
- 21 g
- Fat Content
- 33 g
- Saturated Fat Content
- 20 g
- Cholesterol Content
- 132 mg
- Fiber Content
- 1 g
- Sugar Content
- 1 g
- Serving Size
- 1 serving
