Easy, Keto Low-Carb Chicken Broccoli Cheese Casserole
Easy, Keto Low-Carb Chicken Broccoli Cheese Casserole is a quick recipe that is perfect for meal prep and leftovers! This freezer-friendly dish is loaded with cream cheese to provide a large dose of cheesy, creamy goodness. You can even substitute with cauliflower. Are you a fan of chicken divan? You will love this dinner dish.
Servings 5
Calories 353kcal
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 ½ pounds skinless chicken breasts Cut into 1 inch cubes.
- McCormick's Montreal Chicken Seasoning to taste
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ tablespoon xanthan gum
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- ¼ cup heavy whipping cream I used a brand that has zero carbs.
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 15 oz frozen broccoli I used the packaged steamable kind to save time.
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Spray a 9x13 casserole dish with cooking spray.
- Heat a skillet on medium-high heat. When hot, add the olive oil, onions and garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the chicken cubes to the skillet and season with the chicken seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste. Cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes, stirring and flipping the chicken until it is no longer pink on each side.
- Remove the chicken, onions, and garlic and set aside on a plate.
- Add the butter to the skillet on medium-high heat. Allow the butter to melt and then add the xanthan gum. Use a whisk and stir until combined. This will create a roux and the sauce should thicken.
- Pour in the chicken broth. Whisk to combine. Then add the cream cheese and heavy whipping cream. Whisk. Lower the heat to medium and allow it to cook for 3-4 minutes until thick.
- When thickened, add the cooked, steamed broccoli and stir. Then pour the mixture into the casserole dish with the chicken mixture.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese throughout the top.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes until the cheese begins to bubble.
- Cool before serving.
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Notes
I do not use pre-shredded cheese in this recipe. Pre-shredded cheese is loaded with chemicals to keep it intact and sometimes carbs. I purchase block style cheese and grate it myself.
I have only tested this recipe using xanthan gum. If you require a substitute I recommend that you research other possible alternatives.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 353kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 25g