Creamy Low Carb Chicken Casserole with Broccoli and Bacon
A comforting and flavorful low-carb chicken casserole with broccoli and bacon, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Total Time: 45
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
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- 5 cups broccoli florets
- 8 slices cooked turkey bacon, chopped
- 4 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella
- ½ cup shredded cheddar
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- ½ cup shredded cheddar (for topping)
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Steam or blanch the broccoli florets until just tender. Drain them well and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, broccoli, chopped turkey bacon, minced garlic, shredded mozzarella, shredded cheddar, and ranch dressing. Stir until everything is well mixed.
- Spread the chicken and broccoli mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Top with the remaining shredded cheddar and mozzarella.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until the casserole is hot and bubbly.
- Let it rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a twist, substitute chicken with shredded rotisserie chicken or use your favorite dressing instead of ranch. Consider adding fresh herbs for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg