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Easy Low Carb Chicken Casserole

A comforting, hearty meal that's low in carbs but high in flavor, packed with tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a creamy, cheesy sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups cooked chicken shredded or diced (rotisserie chicken works well)
  • 2 cups broccoli florets steamed
  • 1 cup cauliflower rice optional, for added volume
  • 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese optional, for topping

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
  2. In a large bowl, combine cooked chicken with steamed broccoli florets and optional cauliflower rice.
  3. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk together heavy cream, sour cream, and softened cream cheese until smooth. Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
  4. Pour the cheese sauce over the chicken and vegetable mixture, toss gently to coat, and transfer to the prepared baking dish.
  5. Sprinkle the remaining shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese on top, and optionally add grated Parmesan cheese.
  6. Bake for about 25-30 minutes until bubbling and golden brown on top.
  7. Let it rest for about 5 minutes before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 35gFat: 30g

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