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If you’re craving a rich, cheesy, and bubbling comfort food dinner that won’t derail your low-carb or keto lifestyle, you’ve just found your new holy grail.
This Low-Carb Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo Casserole delivers all the decadent, garlic-butter goodness of a traditional restaurant pasta dish—minus the heavy wheat carbs. Tender chunks of juicy chicken and crisp-tender broccoli florets are smothered in a velvety, homemade garlic-parmesan Alfredo sauce, then topped with a generous blanket of cheese and baked until golden and bubbling.
Best of all? It comes together in under 45 minutes and is guaranteed to win over the carb-lovers at your table, too.
Why You’ll Fall in Love with This Casserole
• Only a Handful of Ingredients: Made with simple, wholesome items you likely already have in your fridge and pantry.
Naturally Low-Carb & Keto-Friendly: By ditching the pasta and letting broccoli take center stage, you keep net carbs remarkably low while loading up on fiber and nutrients.
One-Pan Prep: The sauce and fillings come together easily before transferring to the baking dish for that irresistible oven-baked finish.
Ultimate Meal Prep: It reheats like a dream, making it a fantastic option for busy weeknight dinners or Sunday meal prepping.
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Ingredients You’ll Need
To whip up this creamy masterpiece, gather the following:
- Chicken: 3 cups of cooked chicken breasts (or thighs), cut into bite-sized pieces.
Broccoli: 1 large head of broccoli, cut into bite-sized florets, or 16oz. frozen; cooked. - Butter: 8 tablespoons of unsalted butter (for sautéing and rich flavor).
- Garlic: 2 cloves, freshly minced.
- Heavy Cream: 2 cups of heavy whipping cream (the secret to a rich, low-carb sauce).
Cheese: 6 oz of freshly grated cheese, plus 1.5 cups of shredded cheeses(freshly grated melts the smoothest!).
Seasonings: Salt, black pepper, and a pinch of Italian seasoning or garlic powder. Optional: a tiny pinch of red pepper flakes for a little kick,
Chef’s Tips for Success
Grate Your Own Cheese: Pre-bagged shredded cheeses are coated in cellulose to prevent caking, which can make your Alfredo sauce grainy.
Grating blocks of Parmesan and mozzarella yields a silky-smooth texture.
Drain the Broccoli Well: Broccoli holds onto a lot of water. Make sure to pat it dry or let it drain thoroughly after steaming so your casserole doesn’t end up watery.
Add some: Want to take it to the next level? Crumble some crisp bacon over the top right before baking for an unbeatable smoky crunch.
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Creamy Low Carb Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Bake
Ingredients
- 3 cups chicken cooked; chopped
- 16 oz broccoli florets cooked and drained
- 1 stick butter sliced
- 6 oz shredded parmesan
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1.5 cups shredded cheese any kind
- 2 tsp all purpose seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Add cubed chicken and drained cooked broccoli to a 9x13 inch baking dish. Season with salt/pepper and all purpose seasoning. Set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, add butter. Melt over medium high. Add garlic. Once melted, add heavy cream, Simmer over medium low heat.
- Once cream butter mixture heats up(small bubbles will form around the edges)Add the shredded parmesan, stirring constantly until melted and smooth. remove from heat.
- Pour over the chicken and broccoli. Mix thoroughly. Add shredded cheese. Stir well.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until bubbly and golden. Let set 15 minutes before serving.
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