Creamy Low Carb Chicken Casserole (Print Version)

Tender chicken and vegetables in a rich, creamy cheese sauce. A comforting low-carb bake ready in under an hour.

# What You 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 for garnish

# How to Make It:

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 Hints:

01 -
  • The sauce achieves that velvety restaurant quality without any flour or thickeners
  • Everything cooks in one pan before baking, meaning minimal cleanup afterward
  • It reheats beautifully for lunch the next day, maybe even better than fresh
02 -
  • Do not skip the step of browning the chicken first or you will miss out on so much flavor depth
  • Let the casserole rest for about 5 minutes after baking to help the sauce set slightly
  • The sauce will look thin at first but thickens considerably as it bakes
03 -
  • Grate your own cheese because pre shredded varieties will not melt as smoothly
  • Room temperature cream cheese incorporates faster and prevents lumpy sauce

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