Description
Keto Garlic Mushroom Chicken Casserole: a rich, creamy, low-carb chicken bake featuring tender chicken, savory mushrooms, and garlicky cream cheese sauce—perfect for cozy weeknights or easy meal prep.
Ingredients
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- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
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- 2 tbsp olive oil
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- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
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- 4 garlic cloves, minced
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- 1 small onion, diced
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- 1 cup heavy cream
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- 1/2 cup chicken broth
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- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
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- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese
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- 1 tsp dried thyme
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- 1 tsp dried parsley
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- 1/2 tsp paprika
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- Salt and pepper to taste
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- Optional: fresh parsley for topping
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Instructions
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- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a casserole dish.
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- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, season with salt, pepper, thyme, and paprika. Cook until lightly browned (does not need to be fully cooked through).
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- Add onion, mushrooms, and garlic. Sauté until veggies soften.
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- Stir in cream cheese, heavy cream, and chicken broth. Simmer 3–4 minutes until smooth and slightly thickened.
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- Transfer everything to the casserole dish and top with shredded cheese.
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- Bake 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
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- Let rest 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
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Notes
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- This dish yields 6 servings and is great for meal prep.
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- For extra richness, use full-fat cream cheese and heavy cream.
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- Chicken thighs stay juicier than breasts if preferred.
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- Make-ahead option: assemble in the casserole dish, refrigerate, then bake as directed.
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- Garnish with fresh parsley for color and a fresh finish.
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- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 25 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
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