🥦 Keto Broccoli & Chicken in Creamy Sauce Casserole
A comforting low-carb, keto-friendly casserole packed with tender chicken, broccoli, and a rich creamy cheese sauce. Perfect for an easy high-protein dinner. 🍗🧀
⏱ Time
Prep: 15 minutes
Bake: 25–30 minutes
Servings: 4–6
🧾 Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 2 cups broccoli florets (fresh or lightly steamed)
- ½ cup cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp butter
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
Optional topping:
- ¼ cup extra shredded cheddar or parmesan
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat oven
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a casserole dish.
2️⃣ Cook broccoli
Steam or microwave broccoli for 2–3 minutes until slightly tender.
Drain well to remove excess moisture.
3️⃣ Make creamy sauce
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.
- Stir in cream cheese and heavy cream until smooth.
- Add cheddar, mozzarella, parmesan, onion powder, paprika, pepper, and salt.
- Cook until cheese melts and sauce thickens.
4️⃣ Assemble casserole
In a large bowl combine:
- chicken
- broccoli
- creamy sauce
Mix well and pour into the prepared baking dish.
5️⃣ Bake
Sprinkle extra cheese on top.
Bake 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
6️⃣ Serve
Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
📊 Nutrition (Approx per serving)
- Calories: ~420
- Protein: ~38 g
- Fat: ~28 g
- Net Carbs: ~5 g
✅ Tips
- Add crispy bacon bits for extra flavor.
- Mix in cauliflower rice for a bigger meal while staying keto.
- Use rotisserie chicken for a faster recipe.
