Here’s a creamy, comforting Keto Chicken Cheese Broccoli Casserole—easy, filling, and perfect for meal prep 🧀🥦🍗
🧀🥦 Keto Chicken Cheese Broccoli Casserole
Ingredients
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2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
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3 cups broccoli florets, lightly steamed
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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½ cup shredded mozzarella
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½ cup cream cheese, softened
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½ cup heavy cream
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1 tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp onion powder
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½ tsp salt
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¼ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp paprika (optional)
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1 tbsp butter (for greasing dish)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish with butter.
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Prepare broccoli
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Steam or microwave broccoli until just tender. Drain very well.
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Make cheese sauce
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In a bowl, mix cream cheese, heavy cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and paprika until smooth.
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Assemble casserole
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Stir chicken and broccoli into the cheese mixture.
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Transfer to baking dish.
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Sprinkle cheddar and mozzarella evenly on top.
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Bake
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Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
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Rest & serve
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Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
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🔥 Tips for Best Results
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Use rotisserie chicken for convenience
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Drain broccoli well to avoid watery casserole
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For a crispy top, broil 2–3 minutes at the end
🌶 Variations
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Bacon ranch: Add cooked bacon + ranch seasoning
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Spicy: Add jalapeños or crushed red pepper
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Alfredo-style: Replace cheddar with Parmesan
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Anti-inflammatory: Use olive oil, grass-fed cheese, add turmeric & garlic
🧮 Net Carbs
✔ Approx. 4–5 net carbs per serving