Keto Creamy Chicken Broccoli (Printable Version)

Tender chicken and broccoli baked in a luscious creamy, cheesy sauce for a flavorful low-carb dinner.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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

# Directions:

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 minute more
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 and mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of the casserole
06 - Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the casserole is bubbly and golden brown on top
07 - Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It feels like cheating on a diet because the cheese and cream make it taste decadent, but your macros stay exactly where you need them.
  • You can prep it in under 20 minutes and let the oven do the heavy lifting, leaving you free to breathe for a bit on a busy evening.
  • Leftovers taste even better the next day, and you'll find yourself looking forward to reheating it more than you'd expect.
02 -
  • If your casserole looks soupy when it first comes out, don't panic; it will set as it cools for those 5 minutes, and if it's still too loose, you used too much cream next time.
  • Don't skip the resting step because the casserole holds together better and tastes better when it's not piping hot and still finding its structure.
03 -
  • Don't skip toasting the garlic in hot oil because that small step transforms raw garlic bite into something mellowed and aromatic that feels like the casserole was simmered for hours.
  • Use a casserole dish with sloped sides if you have one because it helps everything heat evenly, and the edges won't overcook before the center is set.
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