Keto Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Casserole (Print Version)

Cheesy, satisfying low-carb bake with tender chicken and broccoli in a creamy three-cheese sauce.

# What You'll Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 1.1 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cooked and diced

→ Vegetables

02 - 10 oz broccoli florets, steamed
03 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
04 - 2 garlic cloves, minced

→ Dairy

05 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
06 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
07 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
08 - 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened

→ Pantry

09 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
10 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika
11 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
12 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
13 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

# How To:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F.
02 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent, approximately 3 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 additional minute.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, steamed broccoli, sautéed onion and garlic, heavy cream, cream cheese, half of the cheddar cheese, half of the mozzarella cheese, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until the sauce is smooth and all ingredients are evenly distributed.
04 - Transfer the mixture to a lightly greased 8x8-inch casserole dish.
05 - Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese evenly over the surface of the casserole.
06 - Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the casserole is bubbly and golden brown on top.
07 - Allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes before serving to set the structure.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes indulgent and rich while keeping carbs low enough to fit any keto day without guilt.
  • Most of the work happens in one bowl, leaving your sink nearly empty and your evening free.
02 -
  • Don't skip steaming the broccoli first; raw broccoli releases water during baking and dilutes your sauce.
  • Softening the cream cheese before mixing saves you from lumpy sauce and makes blending everything together actually pleasant.
03 -
  • Let your cream cheese sit out for 15 minutes before mixing so it blends smoothly into the sauce instead of creating frustrating lumps.
  • If your casserole looks watery when you pull it from the oven, you can stir in a tablespoon of softened cream cheese on the stovetop to thicken it up without waiting to remake the whole thing.
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