Creamy Low Carb Chicken Casserole (Printable)

Tender chicken and vegetables in a rich, creamy sauce for a comforting low-carb meal.

# 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 Prepare:

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 -
  • You get all the comfort of a classic casserole without the heavy carb crash that usually follows
  • The creamy sauce is so luscious nobody will guess this is actually low carb friendly
  • It makes fantastic leftovers, tasting even better the next day
02 -
  • Do not skip the step of browning the chicken first, as those golden bits add incredible depth to the final dish
  • The sauce will look thin at first but thickens beautifully once the cheeses melt and it bakes
  • Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving so the sauce has time to set slightly
03 -
  • Use rotisserie chicken to cut prep time down to under 15 minutes
  • Grate your own parmesan instead of using pre grated for better melting

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