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Benjamin

Easy Low Carb Chicken Casserole

Enjoy a comforting and creamy chicken casserole with minimal carbs. Perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 3 cups cooked chicken shredded or chopped
Broccoli
  • 4 cups broccoli florets steamed until tender crisp
Creamy Sauce
  • 1 cup sour cream or full fat Greek yogurt
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
Seasonings
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • salt and black pepper to taste
Cheese
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Optional Toppings
  • crispy bacon bits or sliced green onions

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish,
  • Mixing bowl
  • - Whisk
  • - Measuring cups and spoons
  • oven

Method
 

Preheat and Prepare
  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9 by 13 inch baking dish with olive oil or butter.
Mix the Creamy Base
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and heavy cream. Use a whisk or a fork to blend them until the mixture is smooth and free of large lumps. Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
Fold in the Ingredients
  1. Add your cooked chicken and the steamed broccoli florets to the bowl. Stir gently to ensure every piece of chicken and every floret is well coated with that luscious creamy sauce. Fold in half of the shredded cheddar cheese at this stage.
Transfer to Baking Dish
  1. Spread the mixture evenly into your prepared baking dish. Use the back of a spoon to level it out so it cooks uniformly.
Add the Topping
  1. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese and the parmesan cheese over the top.
Bake to Perfection
  1. Place the dish in the center rack of your oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes. You are looking for the cheese to be bubbly and just starting to brown around the edges.
Garnish and Serve
  1. Remove from the oven and let it sit for about 5 minutes. This helps the sauce set slightly. Top with fresh green onions or crispy bacon if you are feeling fancy.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 25gFat: 28g

Notes

Make sure your broccoli is well drained after steaming. Excess water can make the casserole watery. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the oven at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes to keep the texture of the cheese intact.
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