Description
Craving a comforting, family-friendly dinner that fits your keto lifestyle? Look no further than this Keto-Friendly Cheesy Chicken & Broccoli Bake! This delectable casserole layers tender chicken, crisp broccoli, and a rich, creamy cheese sauce for a dish that’s sure to satisfy your taste buds and your macros.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts or Thighs, diced
- 2 cups Broccoli Florets
- 1/2 cup Heavy Cream or 8 oz Cream Cheese, softened
- 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C).
- In a large bowl, toss the diced chicken and broccoli florets with the heavy cream (or softened cream cheese) and your desired seasonings, such as garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the chicken and broccoli mixture into an ovenproof skillet or baking dish.
- Sprinkle the top evenly with the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake the casserole for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted and golden brown.
- Let the dish sit for a couple of minutes before serving, then enjoy!
Notes
For those following a dairy-free keto diet, substitute the heavy cream or cream cheese with a nut-based milk or yogurt, and use dairy-free cheese alternatives. Vegetarians can replace the chicken with extra broccoli or other low-carb veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg