Low Carb Creamy Cheesy Chicken Casserole

This mouthwatering Low Carb Creamy Cheesy Chicken Casserole will more than satisfy any cheese lover. In order to save time and work I sometime use half a rotisserie chicken from Costco. But this is a fantastic recipe if you have any leftover Hickory smoked chicken.

Ingredients:

• Half a Hickory smoked or a rotisserie chicken boned and cubed
• 16 oz fresh broccoli florets, steamed to al dente
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 8 oz baby bella mushrooms, sliced
• 1 medium red onion, diced
• 1 small red bell pepper, diced
• 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 2/3 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
• 3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• 4 Tbsp butter
• 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 Tbsp granulated garlic
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 375ºF
• Spray 9 x 13 casserole dish with nonstick spray
• Steam fresh broccoli florets, about 10 minutes
• Cook mushrooms, onion, and red bell pepper in 2 Tbsp of butter and olive oil
• Creamy Cheesy sauce
  • In a large saucepan add butter, heavy whipping cream, garlic, cream cheese
  • Stir with a whisk until fully combined and cover over low medium heat until smooth
  • Add 1 cup of sharp cheddar, Mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese
  • Continue stirring until cheeses are fully combined in the sauce
• Spread the chicken evenly on the bottom of the casserole dish
  • Cover the cubed chicken with the mushrooms, onion, and bell pepper
  • Top the vegetables with the steamed broccoli
  • Pour the sauce over the broccoli
  • Cover the casserole with 2 cups of shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• Bake at 375ºF for 40 minutes

Serve with sautéed yellow squash and onions