Creamy Low Carb Chicken Casserole (Print)

Tender chicken, broccoli, and mushrooms in a rich cheese sauce bake to golden perfection.

# Ingredient list:

→ Meats

01 - 1.3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces

→ Vegetables

02 - 1.5 cups broccoli florets
03 - 0.75 cup sliced mushrooms
04 - 0.5 cup diced onion
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Sauce

06 - 1 cup heavy cream
07 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
08 - 0.5 cup grated parmesan cheese
09 - 0.5 cup chicken broth
10 - 2 tbsp cream cheese
11 - 1 tbsp olive oil
12 - 1 tsp dried thyme
13 - 0.5 tsp ground black pepper
14 - 0.5 tsp salt

→ Optional Topping

15 - 0.25 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
16 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
03 - Add chicken pieces and cook for 5–6 minutes until browned but not fully cooked through.
04 - Add mushrooms and broccoli, and sauté another 3–4 minutes. Remove from heat.
05 - In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, chicken broth, cream cheese, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Heat gently, stirring, until smooth.
06 - Stir in mozzarella and parmesan cheese until melted and sauce thickens, about 2–3 minutes.
07 - Combine chicken-vegetable mix with creamy sauce in a large mixing bowl.
08 - Transfer the mixture to a greased casserole dish. Top with the optional shredded mozzarella.
09 - Bake for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
10 - Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The creamy sauce feels indulgent but keeps carbs remarkably low
  • Everything cooks in one dish, meaning less cleanup and more relaxing
02 -
  • Do not overcook the chicken in the skillet since it will finish in the oven
  • The sauce will seem thin initially but thickens beautifully as it bakes
03 -
  • Letting the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving helps the sauce set slightly
  • A pinch of smoked paprika in the sauce adds subtle depth that people cannot quite identify

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