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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Nutrition
Have. You ever made this up the night before and just popped it in the oven and cooked it the next day? I’m having a potluck dinner tomorrow so I need something that I can just pop in the oven.
I’ve never prepared this the night before but I don’t see why you couldn’t. Enjoy your potluck dinner tomorrow!
How much garlic powder? It says “1 tb” is that tablespoon?
Yes
Thank you for your prompt response! 🙂
Hi how many portions does this make? 391 calls per portion but how many portions have i to split it i to please?
The portion size is at the top left of the recipe card.
Thanks
Hello Kasey, I have made this before and the family enjoyed it very much. Tonight added red bell pepper, onion, and a diced serrano (w/o seeds). This is a great menu item, all in one meal!
I’m really glad your family enjoyed it. It’s great how you can change up a meal with a few different veggies.
Made this for my family of five and every single one of us LOVED it! There were no leftovers. I cooked the chicken in the crock pot all day so it was ready to shred when I arrived at home from work. I can’t wait to make this again. Also, nice name!! 🙂
I’m glad your family loved it!!
I made this tonight and I found that the Italian seasoning over powered everything else, was it really supposed to be a tablespoon? I mean it was edible, but I’m seriously going to cut back on that Italian seasoning next time
The great thing about my recipes is you can adjust them to your liking.
It says 12 servings, what is the amount of the serving size that they usually tell you on a recipe such as how many ounces, etc. Thank you. Looks delish.
I don’t measure. I just divide it evenly. You can always refigure the serving size if you prefer larger servings.
Agree. I felt it was too much the first time. I have made this recipe so many times with our own adjustments. We love it!
Glad you love it!
It says 1.5 teaspoons. you use twice the amount of the recipe. No wonder it overwhelmed you.
12 oz of cheddar seems like overkill, I love cheese but when my casserole was done it was swimming in cheese grease. I would cut the cheese (ha) almost in half for a healthier option.
Actually, it is way more than 12 oz cheese. 12 oz cheddar, 4 oz mozza, 6 oz cream cheese and 1/2 cup parmesan.
It says TEASPOON not TABLESPOON
I made this recipe today, but could not get my cream sauce to thicken as much as yours. Although it is very tasty, it is harder to cut into individual servings. Any suggestions?
I wouldn’t say you can cut it, it isn’t that thick. It is a cheese sauce. I just spoon it out and eyeball even servings.
Hi Kasey,
Do have instructions for this recipe using an instant pot?
Thanks,
Tonna Cline
I don’t. Sorry.
I actually just cooked the chicken in the instant pot with some dry ranch seasoning. Shredded it, then put the cheese sauce on top. Omitted the Italian seasoning, and added some more ranch to chicken, and garlic powder and salt to cheese sauce. 🙂
I’m sure that was delicious!
Kasey, In the nutritional data did you miss printing fiber content?(Chicken and broccoli) Broccoli has a fiber content. Recipe looks so good cannot wait to try it. Thanks
It looks like the software missed the broccoli when calculating the nutritional info because it didn’t understand “steam bag” of broccoli. The info has been updated. There is 1g of fiber per serving.
Love it, thank you so much. Been on keto for awhile now, and this was the first real recipe that I have tried. So much flavor. <3 yum!
I’m glad you enjoyed it!
It’s really good!! My family and I enjoyed it.
That’s awesome!
Tried making this tonight and it was delish! Very filling as well. I would use a little bit less heavy cream next time as my cheese sauce didn’t quite turn out as thick as the one in the video.
I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Very very good! Came out perfect! I see you have the nutritional information and it also says it makes 12 servings, but about how many ounces, cups … would a serving be. My husband and I definitely take different portions.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! With six in our family, we each get two servings but I haven’t measured out what a serving size is.
Thanks for your reply. My husband who is very thin and has hyper-metabolism, ate about 1/4 of the 9×13 inch casserole pan. So I really don’t know how many servings I would be able to get between the two of us. I measured out about 1/2 cup and that seemed enough for me but I don’t know if my calories and macros are correct. This ketogenic is quite new to me and I’m still trying to get things figured out.
I’m really glad you are starting your keto journey. This post may help you. https://kaseytrenum.com/guide-getting-started-keto/
This was so easy and delicious! Have you ever made this ahead and time and kept in the fridge? I was planning on eating this Friday night with some girlfriends, but need to make it ahead of time on Thursday night.
Hmmmmm….I’m not sure since I haven’t tried it personally.
This sounds wonderful! I like a little ‘kick’ in my food so will be trying this with pepper jack cheese in it; thinking that will put a little stronger flavor in it! YUM!
Great! Hope you enjoy it!