Craving comfort food without the carb overload? Look no further! My Creamy Low Carb Chicken Casserole is the answer to your dinner prayers. It’s quick to prepare, unbelievably delicious, and packed with healthy ingredients. Imagine a flavorful, creamy, cheesy dish on your table in under an hour – that’s what this recipe delivers. Even on busy weeknights, you can enjoy a guilt-free, satisfying meal. I know how much easier a casserole makes dinner, especially when you’re trying to stay healthy. Enjoy!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
This Creamy Low Carb Chicken Casserole isn’t just a recipe; it’s a memory baked into every bite. My grandmother used to make casseroles every Sunday. Her old recipe cards were filled with handwritten notes. They were always a little heavy on the carbs, but the spirit was right – a way to share love and nourishment around the table. Inspired by her, I wanted to recreate that same feeling of warmth and comfort, but with a healthy twist. This Creamy Low Carb Chicken Casserole pays homage to those traditions while offering a lighter, guilt-free way to enjoy a classic. It captures that same feeling of home, but it’s better aligned with a modern, health-conscious lifestyle.
Ingredients
- Chicken:
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
- Sauce:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetables:
- 1 cup broccoli florets, steamed
- 1 cup cauliflower florets, steamed
- 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper (any color)
- Cheese:
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- Optional Toppings:
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Preheat your oven! Set it to 375°F (190°C).
- Make the sauce: In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, heavy cream, chicken broth, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix well until smooth and creamy.
- Season to taste! Grab the salt and pepper and add to the sauce. Stir to combine.
- Combine ingredients: Add the shredded chicken, steamed broccoli, steamed cauliflower, and chopped bell pepper to the cream cheese mixture. Stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Add the cheese: Add 1cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Mix well
- Time to assemble: Pour the chicken and vegetable mixture into a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Top it off: Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.
- Get Baking: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the cheese is melted and lightly golden brown.
- Finishing touches (Optional): Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley.
- Serve! Let it cool slightly and serve warm.
Creamy Low Carb Chicken Casserole
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven! Set it to 375°F (190°C).
- Make the sauce: In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, heavy cream, chicken broth, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix well until smooth and creamy.8 oz cream cheese, 1 cup heavy cream, 1/2 cup chicken broth, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Season to taste! Grab the salt and pepper and add to the sauce. Stir to combine.salt, pepper
- Combine ingredients: Add the shredded chicken, steamed broccoli, steamed cauliflower, and chopped bell pepper to the cream cheese mixture. Stir until everything is evenly coated.2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1 cup broccoli florets, 1 cup cauliflower florets, 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
- Add the cheese: Add 1cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Mix well1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Time to assemble: Pour the chicken and vegetable mixture into a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Top it off: Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Get Baking: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the cheese is melted and lightly golden brown.
- Finishing touches (Optional): Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley.1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, Chopped fresh parsley
- Serve! Let it cool slightly and serve warm.