Creamy Low Carb Chicken Casserole (Printable)

Tender chicken and fresh vegetables baked in a rich, creamy cheese sauce for a satisfying low-carb comfort dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 1.3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 ½ cups broccoli florets
03 - ¾ cup sliced mushrooms
04 - ½ cup diced onion
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Sauce

06 - 1 cup heavy cream
07 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
08 - ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
09 - ½ cup chicken broth
10 - 2 tbsp cream cheese
11 - 1 tbsp olive oil
12 - 1 tsp dried thyme
13 - ½ tsp ground black pepper
14 - ½ tsp salt

→ Optional Topping

15 - ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
16 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
03 - Add chicken pieces and cook for 5–6 minutes until browned but not fully cooked through.
04 - Add mushrooms and broccoli, and sauté another 3–4 minutes. Remove from heat.
05 - In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, chicken broth, cream cheese, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Heat gently, stirring, until smooth.
06 - Stir in mozzarella and parmesan cheese until melted and sauce thickens, about 2–3 minutes.
07 - Combine chicken-vegetable mix with creamy sauce in a large mixing bowl.
08 - Transfer the mixture to a greased casserole dish. Top with the optional shredded mozzarella.
09 - Bake for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
10 - Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The creamy sauce creates that luxurious baked pasta texture without any of the carbs
  • Its one of those rare dishes that tastes even better as leftovers for lunch the next day
02 -
  • Pre cooking the chicken prevents it from drying out in the oven
  • Letting the sauce cool slightly before mixing keeps it from separating
03 -
  • Grate your own cheese instead of buying pre shredded for better melting
  • A pinch of smoked paprika in the sauce adds amazing depth

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