Low-Carb Chicken Broccoli Casserole

chicken broccoli casserole fresh from the oven

Low-Carb Chicken Broccoli Casserole

Herbed chicken and broccoli casserole is an easy weeknight dinner that will be a family favorite! The creamy herbed chicken is tender and full of flavor, making it a kid-friendly recipe!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 30

Total Time 50

Servings

Calories 475kcal

Author Amee

Ingredients

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic minced
1 lb chicken breasts boneless and skinless, cut into cubes
10.5 oz can cream of chicken with herbs soup undiluted. You can also use regular cream of chicken soup
1/4 cup half and half
2 tbsp butter melted
1 tbsp sherry cooking wine *don’t skip
14 oz frozen or fresh broccoli crowns cooked and drained *fresh is best, but frozen works well, too, just make sure they are thoroughly drained.
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese If you’re not a fan of parm, white cheddar works great here, too
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat.
Cook chicken and minced garlic until the chicken is no longer pink, about 5-6 minutes, stirring often. Drain off any liquid and pour into a large bowl.
Add all other ingredients to the bowl, reserving 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.
Stir well until combined and pour into a buttered casserole dish. Top with remaining cheese.
Bake for 30 minutes.

Notes

Steam or boil the broccoli for just a few minutes (or until it becomes vibrant green) and then toss it in an ice bath to stop further cooking. You want the broccoli to be crisp-tender as it will soften a bit more once it gets baked in the casserole.
Instead of one or the other, use parmesan and white cheddar cheese for a rich, nutty, and ultra cheesy casserole. Sharp cheddar and mozzarella are also good here.
Feel free to make rice, pasta, or roasted potatoes to serve on the side for the non-keto eaters and the kids.
To make this casserole gluten-free, you can use Pacific Foods Organic cream of chicken soup.

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