Description
Juicy shredded chicken and tender broccoli baked in a luscious garlic-cheddar sauce. This creamy, keto-friendly chicken casserole is weeknight-easy and perfect for meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken (about 1 lb)
- 4 cups broccoli florets (about 12 oz), lightly steamed
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar, divided
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled (optional)
- 2 Tbsp chopped chives or green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
- Steam or microwave broccoli 2–3 minutes until crisp-tender; drain and pat dry.
- Whisk cream cheese, sour cream, heavy cream, and broth until smooth. Stir in Dijon, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Fold in chicken, broccoli, 1 cup cheddar, and Parmesan. Spread into dish.
- Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheddar and bacon. Bake 20–25 minutes until bubbly. Broil 1–2 minutes for extra color if desired.
- Rest 5 minutes. Garnish with chives and serve warm.
Notes
Dry broccoli well so the sauce stays thick. Assemble up to 24 hours ahead and bake when ready. Swap veggies or cheeses to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 casserole
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: low carb chicken casserole, keto chicken bake, broccoli cheese chicken casserole, easy keto dinner, meal prep casserole