Description
Creamy Low Carb Chicken Casserole is a cozy, gluten-free weeknight meal. Tender chicken with broccoli and peppers bakes in a silky cream-cheese and cheddar sauce, enriched with a splash of heavy cream for extra richness. In about 30 minutes you get a comforting, protein-packed casserole that stays low in carbs without sacrificing flavor. Perfect for family dinners, meal prep, and satisfying, guilt-free comfort food on busy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked diced chicken breast
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup chopped broccoli florets
- ½ cup diced bell peppers
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- In a large bowl, combine diced chicken, broccoli, and bell peppers.
- In a separate bowl, mix cream cheese, heavy cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Stir cream mixture into the chicken and vegetables until evenly coated.
- Spread mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar evenly on top.
- Bake 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute broccoli with cauliflower or add other vegetables.
- To save time, use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of paprika or dried thyme.
- Make-ahead option: assemble and refrigerate for up to 1 day before baking.
- Leftovers keep 3–4 days in the fridge; refrigerate promptly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
Keywords: Creamy Low Carb Chicken Casserole, Gluten Free Chicken Casserole, 30-Minute Dinner, Easy Weeknight Dinner, Comfort Food, High-Protein Dinner