Description
This creamy low carb casserole is packed with chicken, zucchini, broccoli, and cheese. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal, it’s hearty, comforting, and easy to make. A family favorite that’s both satisfying and low carb!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced thin
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup cauliflower, chopped small
- 1/2 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a casserole dish.
- Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until fragrant.
- Add zucchini, broccoli, cauliflower; cook 5 minutes with seasoning.
- Mix cream cheese, heavy cream, Parmesan, and half cheddar until smooth.
- Fold chicken and vegetables into cheese mixture; adjust seasoning.
- Pour into casserole dish, sprinkle remaining cheddar on top.
- Bake 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Roast vegetables for extra flavor.
- Let cream cheese soften for smooth mixture.
- Make ahead by assembling the night before.
- Store in fridge up to 4 days, reheat in oven or microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 480
- Fat: 26
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 28
- Cholesterol: 110