Low Carb Chicken Casserole {keto friendly}
This simple Low Carb Chicken Casserole is packed full of delicious chicken, broccoli, and cheese. Not only will the entire family enjoy, but you can serve with a simple garden salad for a full meal.
Low Carb Chicken Casserole
Y’all, I can’t even tell you just how amazingly delicious this cheesy Low Carb Chicken Casserole is. I made it yesterday afternoon after a recommendation from Abbie in our Keto/Low Carb Challenge Facebook group (join here if you haven’t already). She had a brilliant idea to add chicken, broccoli, and mushrooms (I left out the mushrooms because I didn’t have any and we don’t like them anyway) to a casserole dish, then to pour the cheese sauce from my Cauliflower Mac N Cheese over the top and bake. She posted a picture of her casserole, and I knew this was a recipe that so many would enjoy as well.
I got in the kitchen and started experimenting with this super easy recipe and tweaked the original cheese sauce recipe just a bit. Holy cow! When the cheese sauce bakes into the chicken and broccoli, it tastes SO GOOD!!!
Keto Chicken Casserole Variations
You can make this Low Carb Chicken Casserole many different ways with the options listed below:
- Use a Rotisserie Chicken to save time
- Sub in different veggies like cauliflower rice, mushrooms, asparagus, brussels sprouts, or green beans
- Add crushed pork rinds or homemade Cheese Crisps for a crunchy topping
Here are a couple of pictures that show just how easy this Low Carb Chicken Casserole is to make. Continue to scroll down for the complete list of ingredients and instructions.
I cooked my chicken in my slow cooker as it always makes it so tender and flavorful, but you can also use a rotisserie chicken to save time. In the morning, I add boneless skinless chicken breasts to the slow cooker and cover them with a little broth, salt, and pepper. Then I cook it on high for either 3 hours on high for 3 hours. After it’s done, I use two forks to shred the chicken. Then, I begin layering the low-carb chicken casserole in a baking dish.
Quick Tip: Either fresh broccoli or steam bags of broccoli work great.
I used several different shredded kinds of cheese like cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, and parmesan cheese that I had grated. Feel free to swap out for Colby, Monterrey Jack, Gouda, or another variety of cheese if desired.
Doesn’t that cheese sauce look divine? Made with cream cheese, it’s extra smooth and delicious.
Goodness, gracious! This Low Carb Chicken Casserole is terrific! I made it before my son’s baseball game and could not wait to get home to dig in afterward.
How to Store this easy Chicken Casserole?
It rewarms beautifully, which is always fantastic for leftovers. This Keto Chicken Casserole will keep in the fridge for 3-5 days in an airtight container, or the freezer for up to 6 months.
Other Low Carb Chicken Casserole Recipes:
- Keto BBQ Chicken Casserole
- Keto Pizza Casserole
- Low Chicken Pot Pie
- Keto Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole
- Chicken Cordon Bleu
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Low Carb Chicken Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless/skinless chicken breasts
- 2 10 oz Steam bag of broccoli (you may also use fresh)
- 2 tb butter
- 6 oz Philadelphia Cream Cheese
- 1 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 12 oz sharp shredded cheese
- 4 oz mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 1 tb garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp parsley
- salt/pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cook chicken breasts in a slow cooker 3 hours on high or 6 hours on low. I always add a little chicken broth and salt and pepper, but you can use water instead. Remove from the slow cooker and shred. My family prefers chicken breasts, but you can use thighs or a whole chicken too. Or, skip preparing the chicken and use a rotisserie chicken instead to save time.
- Cook the fresh broccoli or microwave the steam bags of broccoli and drain.
- In a saucepan, add butter, heavy whipping cream, garlic, and 1/2 of the Italian seasoning. Add softened cream cheese and stir with a whisk until thoroughly combined and cook over low medium heat until the sauce is smooth.
- Add cheeses stirring continually reserving 1/4 cup of cheddar cheese 1/8 cup of the other cheeses for the topping.
- Grease a 9 X 13 casserole dish and layer the shredded chicken first.
- Add the steamed broccoli on top of the chicken.
- Remove saucepan with the cheese sauce from the stove and pour on top of the broccoli and shredded chicken making sure that it is completely covered.
- Sprinkle the reserved cheese on top of the casserole along with parsley, paprika, and the remaining Italian seasoning.
- Bake in a 375-degree oven for 30 minutes.
- Enjoy!
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Could I prep this a day or two before then bake before we eat?
Sure! It might take a bit longer to bake since it will be cold from the fridge.
Would canned chicken in water work for this?
I’ve only made this recipe as is, but I would think it would work.
Dumb question but I’m counting daily calories…you have 409 calories for 12 servings. How many ounces in one serving? Thank you.
I don’t measure. I just eyeball it and divide the casserole into 12 equal sized servings.
Love this Recipe but would love to know the Weight per serving. Can you provide?
I don’t weigh or measure my food. THe number of servings is listed at the top of the recipe card. Using that number I divide the recipe evenly.
Let me tell you. My S.O. is newly keto (I am not. Nor my mother or child), so sometimes dinner can be a pain. Also I should note that my S.O. HATES veggies. I tried this about 2 weeks ago. THEY ATE ALLLLL OF IT and my 6 yo has asked for it every day since. I included some spinach in there as well with the broccoli. Top notch and will now be one of the number 1’s in rotation!
WOW!!! That is amazing. I am so glad everyone enjoyed it so much! Thank you so much for sharing and taking the time to rate the recipe.
This looks very similar to the Chicken Divan that I used to make many years ago…i like your cheese sauce better though. I used to substitute frozen (and thawed….though you could saute fresh spinach for this and use that instead too) Spinach instead of broccoli too for a Chicken Florentine (florentine meaning with spinach, anyway) type thing…….
Hey Sandy, so glad you loved it! Great idea with the spinach.
Where can I buy your Keto Cookbook’s ?
Hey Janese, right now I only have a low-carb casserole ebook available. Here is the link. https://easyketolowcarbrecipes.myshopify.com/products/keto-casserole-recipe-guide-ebook We will release more ebooks with delicious recipes and meal plans as the year progresses. Thanks so much!!
Need sodium content in order to try this
Hey, Cathy, I don’t usually plug in sodium levels on the recipe card. Most carb tracking apps will give that info to you if you input the ingredients. Hope this helps!