Creamy Low Carb Chicken Casserole (Print version)

Tender chicken with broccoli and mushrooms in a rich, creamy cheese sauce. A comforting low-carb meal ready in 55 minutes.

# What you'll need:

→ Meats

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

→ Vegetables

02 - 1.5 cups broccoli florets
03 - 3/4 cup sliced mushrooms
04 - 1/2 cup diced onion
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Sauce

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

→ Optional Topping

15 - 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
16 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

# How to make it:

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

# Expert suggestions:

01 -
  • The sauce comes together so quickly youll feel like you pulled off something impressive without actually working hard
  • It reheats beautifully for lunch the next day, which we all know is the real test of a good casserole
02 -
  • Removing the skillet from heat after sautéing prevents the vegetables from overcooking before they even hit the oven
  • The sauce will seem thin when you first combine it with the chicken mixture, but it thickens beautifully during baking
03 -
  • Grate your own cheese instead of buying pre-shredded, which contains anti-caking agents that can make the sauce grainy
  • Let the casserole rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving so the sauce sets slightly and makes serving much easier

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