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C. Motter Cindy

Creamy Low Carb Chicken Casserole

A comforting and creamy low carb chicken casserole that's perfect for family dinners. This easy-to-make recipe uses cream cheese and sour cream for a rich, velvety sauce that coats tender chicken and vegetables.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs for extra juiciness
Sauce
  • 2 tbsp butter or ghee for dairy-free option
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened, use dairy-free block cream cheese if needed
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth low sodium
  • 0.5 cup sour cream or full-fat coconut cream for dairy-free
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or vegan shreds
Vegetables
  • 2 cups cauliflower florets or chopped broccoli
Seasonings
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.25 cup chopped chives or parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • skillet,
  • 9x13-inch baking dish,
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Preheat and Prepare
    Season and Sear the Chicken
      Sauté the Aromatics
        Build the Creamy Sauce
          Combine Everything
            Transfer to the Baking Dish
              Bake Until Bubbly
                Finish and Rest

                  Nutrition

                  Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 30gFat: 25g

                  Notes

                  This creamy low carb chicken casserole is perfect for busy weeknights. It's creamy without heavy cream or flour, and it's naturally gluten-free. You can add optional add-ins like mushrooms, chopped spinach, or low-carb-friendly vegetables like zucchini. For a crunchy topping, sprinkle crushed pork rinds or almond flour mixed with melted butter over the cheese before baking.
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