Creamy Low Carb Chicken Casserole (Printer-friendly)

Tender chicken and fresh vegetables baked in a rich, creamy sauce. A satisfying low-carb comfort food ready in under an hour.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Meats

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

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 ½ cups broccoli florets
03 - ¾ cup sliced mushrooms
04 - ½ cup diced onion
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Sauce

06 - 1 cup heavy cream
07 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
08 - ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
09 - ½ cup chicken broth
10 - 2 tbsp cream cheese
11 - 1 tbsp olive oil
12 - 1 tsp dried thyme
13 - ½ tsp ground black pepper
14 - ½ tsp salt

→ Optional Topping

15 - ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
16 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

# How-To Guide:

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 Advice:

01 -
  • The sauce develops this velvety richness that feels indulgent but keeps things light enough for weeknight dinners
  • You can prep everything in one pan, transfer to the baking dish, and let the oven do the rest of the work
02 -
  • The sauce will seem thin when you first combine it with the chicken and vegetables, but it thickens beautifully in the oven
  • Letting the casserole rest for 5 minutes after baking helps the sauce set slightly so it does not run everywhere when you serve it
03 -
  • Grating your own parmesan melts more smoothly than pre-grated cheese, which often contains anti-caking agents
  • Adding a pinch of smoked paprika to the sauce gives it a subtle depth that makes people wonder what your secret ingredient is

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