Easy Low Carb Chicken Casserole
A creamy, comforting casserole packed with chicken, broccoli, and cauliflower in a rich, cheesy sauce. It's a satisfying, family-friendly dinner that comes together quickly and fits perfectly into a low-carb lifestyle.
- Prep Time: 15min
- Cook Time: 35min
- Total Time: 50min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: dinner
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free, Low Carb
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets, chopped
- 1 medium head cauliflower, riced (about 4 cups raw)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon (about 6 slices)
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or full-fat coconut milk
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Place broccoli florets and cauliflower rice in a large microwave-safe bowl with a splash of water. Cover and microwave for 4-5 minutes until slightly tender. Drain very well in a colander, pressing gently to remove excess moisture.
- In the same bowl (now dry), combine softened cream cheese, heavy cream, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
- To the sauce, add the drained broccoli and cauliflower, cooked chicken, half of the cheddar cheese, the bacon, and most of the green onions (reserve some for garnish). Fold gently until everything is evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese over the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the casserole is hot and bubbly and the top is golden brown.
- Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with reserved green onions.
Notes
For a non-watery casserole, do not skip pre-cooking and thoroughly draining the broccoli and cauliflower. Letting the casserole rest before serving allows the sauce to thicken. Leftovers reheat well in the oven for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 16
- Unsaturated Fat: 11
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 28
- Cholesterol: 120
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