Low Carb Creamy Cheesy Chicken Casserole

Low Carb Creamy Cheesy Chicken Casserole
Low Carb Creamy Cheesy Chicken Casserole

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

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