Description
Low-Carb Chicken Casserole: A ridiculously creamy, cheesy, flavor-packed casserole that stays low-carb—perfect for weeknights. Made with shredded chicken, broccoli, cream cheese, mozzarella, and a rich garlic-herb sauce, all baked to bubbly perfection in under 30 minutes. Halal-friendly ingredients make it easy to enjoy a comforting, crowd-pleasing dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup halal cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup halal shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup steamed broccoli florets
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup halal heavy cream or canned coconut milk
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: extra cheese for topping
- Optional: green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a skillet, sauté onion until soft, then add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, heavy cream, paprika, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Fold in shredded chicken and broccoli.
- Spread mixture into the baking dish and top with mozzarella.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until bubbly and golden around the edges.
- Garnish and serve hot—pure comfort without the carbs.
Notes
- Make-ahead option: assemble and refrigerate for up to 1 day; bake 5–10 minutes longer if chilled.
- Want dairy-free? Use full-fat coconut milk and a dairy-free cheese substitute, if available.
- Leftovers store well in the fridge for 3–4 days. Reheat gently.
- Feel free to add extra cheese on top for a cheesier crust or garnish with chopped green onions for color.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: ≈510 kcal
- Sugar: ≈4 g
- Sodium: ≈540 mg
- Fat: ≈36 g
- Saturated Fat: ≈18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ≈14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: ≈10 g
- Fiber: ≈3 g
- Protein: ≈28 g
- Cholesterol: ≈140 mg
Keywords: low-carb, chicken casserole, broccoli chicken bake, creamy casserole, cheesy casserole, halal, gluten-free, weeknight dinner, high-protein, dairy comfort