Description
A comforting and nourishing low-carb chicken casserole with tender chicken, sautéed mushrooms, and creamy cheese, perfect for family dinners and potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken (breast or thighs), cubed
- 8 oz fresh mushrooms (button or cremini), chopped
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup chicken broth or low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 cups low-carb vegetables (broccoli or spinach)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, Italian seasoning)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté mushrooms and garlic until golden and fragrant (5-7 minutes).
- Season cubed chicken with salt, pepper, and herbs. Push mushrooms to one side and add chicken. Cook until chicken is no longer pink (7-10 minutes).
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, broth, and herbs. Stir until smooth.
- Pour the creamy mixture over the chicken and mushrooms, folding in vegetables.
- Transfer mixture to a greased casserole dish and top with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbling and cheese is golden.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Substitute rotisserie chicken for quicker prep or use tofu for a vegetarian option. Always taste as you go for personalized seasoning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken casserole, low carb recipe, comfort food, family dinner