Description
A creamy and cheesy keto-friendly chicken broccoli casserole that’s quick to prepare and perfect for a low-carb dinner. The tender broccoli and cooked chicken are enveloped in a rich garlic-infused cream sauce, topped with melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, then broiled to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 tbsp (28.4 g) butter, divided
- 16 ounces (453.59 g) broccoli, coarsely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3/4 cup (177.44 ml) heavy whipping cream
- 1 1/3 cups (149.33 g) shredded mozzarella, divided
- 1/3 cup (33.33 g) grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 1/2 lb (680.39 g) cooked, chopped chicken (about 4 cups)
Instructions
- Sauté Broccoli: Set a 10-inch ovenproof skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of the butter. Once melted, add the broccoli and sauté until bright green and just tender, about 4 minutes. Remove the broccoli to a bowl.
- Cook Garlic and Cream: Melt the remaining butter in the pan and add the minced garlic, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the heavy whipping cream and bring it to a simmer, then cook until the sauce is reduced and thickened, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add Cheese and Season: Stir in 1/3 cup of shredded mozzarella and all the Parmesan cheese into the cream mixture until melted and smooth. Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine and Top: Stir the sautéed broccoli and cooked chicken into the cheese sauce. Spread the mixture evenly in the skillet and top with the remaining 1 cup of shredded mozzarella.
- Broil: Preheat your oven’s broiler. Place the skillet about 6 inches from the heat source and broil until the cheese is bubbly and beginning to brown, about 2 to 5 minutes depending on your broiler’s intensity. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
Notes
- Use cooked chicken from leftovers or rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Ensure broccoli is not overcooked during sautéing to maintain a slight crunch.
- Adjust seasoning to your taste; consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute cream and cheeses with coconut cream and vegan cheeses respectively, though this will alter the flavor profile.
- Serving sizes can be adjusted depending on appetite and whether served with a side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing and Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe (approx. 300 g)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg
Keywords: keto, chicken casserole, broccoli casserole, low carb dinner, creamy chicken bake, ketogenic recipe, low carb casserole
