Description
Creamy Low Carb Chicken Casserole is a comforting and cheesy dinner featuring tender shredded chicken baked in a rich cream sauce with broccoli and cheddar cheese. This easy-to-make casserole is ideal for those following keto or low-carb diets seeking a hearty yet healthy meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Sauce Ingredients
- ½ cup cream cheese
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C), ensuring it’s ready to bake the casserole evenly.
- Prepare the cream sauce: In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, heavy cream, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well until smooth and creamy.
- Combine ingredients: Stir in the cooked shredded chicken and broccoli florets into the cream sauce until everything is evenly coated.
- Transfer to baking dish: Grease a baking dish lightly and pour the chicken mixture into it, spreading it out evenly.
- Add cheese topping: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.
- Bake the casserole: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25–30 minutes until the casserole is bubbly and the cheese is golden brown.
Notes
- Add spinach or mushrooms to the mixture for some extra vegetables and flavor variation.
- Using rotisserie chicken is a convenient shortcut that works great for this recipe.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
