Description
A cozy, creamy bake with tender chicken and vegetables that fits within low-carb goals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 4 cups cauliflower florets or riced cauliflower
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled (for topping, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Heat oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté 3–4 minutes until translucent.
- Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in cauliflower (or cauliflower + broccoli) and cook 4–5 minutes until slightly tender.
- Reduce heat to low and add cream cheese, heavy cream, and Dijon mustard. Stir until the cream cheese melts into a smooth sauce.
- Stir in 1 cup of the cheddar and the Parmesan until melted. Season with smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Fold in the cooked chicken and half the parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar and crumbled bacon (if using) over the top.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until the casserole is bubbling and the top is golden. For a crispier finish, place under the broiler 1–2 minutes.
- Let rest 5 minutes, garnish with remaining parsley, and serve.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken to cut prep time. This casserole is adaptable with various low-carb vegetables.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: low carb, chicken casserole, creamy bake, easy dinner