Description
A straightforward, creamy, and cheesy baked chicken casserole that fits well into a low-carbohydrate or ketogenic diet. This recipe avoids traditional cream soups.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup broccoli florets, steamed (optional)
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the heavy cream and cream cheese. Stir constantly until the cream cheese is fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Whisk in the chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until combined.
- Remove the sauce from the heat. Stir in the shredded chicken and the steamed broccoli florets, if using.
- Fold in half (1/2 cup) of the shredded cheddar cheese until it melts into the mixture.
- Pour the chicken mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is bubbly.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a make-ahead option, assemble the casserole completely, cover it, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking. Add 5-10 minutes to the baking time if baking directly from the refrigerator.
- You can substitute mushrooms or cauliflower rice for the broccoli to change the vegetable base.
- This casserole freezes well after baking. Cool completely, portion, wrap tightly, and freeze for up to three months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 37
- Saturated Fat: 21
- Unsaturated Fat: 16
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 32
- Cholesterol: 120