{"id":3649,"date":"2026-04-27T12:46:17","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T12:46:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=3649"},"modified":"2026-04-27T12:46:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T12:46:17","slug":"low-carb-creamy-chicken-casserole","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=3649","title":{"rendered":"Low Carb Creamy Chicken Casserole"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1>\u00a0Low Carb Creamy Chicken Casserole<\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>A rich, comforting, and keto-friendly baked chicken dish<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0Description<\/h2>\n<p>This <strong>Low Carb Creamy Chicken Casserole<\/strong> is a warm, cheesy, and satisfying dish perfect for anyone following a low-carb or keto lifestyle. It combines tender chicken, saut\u00e9ed vegetables, and a luscious creamy cheese sauce, all baked together until golden and bubbly.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s ideal for meal prep, family dinners, or when you want something comforting without the extra carbs.<\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0Prep &amp; Cook Time<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Prep time:<\/strong> 15\u201320 minutes<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cook time:<\/strong> 30\u201335 minutes<\/li>\n<li><strong>Total time:<\/strong> ~50\u201355 minutes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u00a0Servings<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Serves 4\u20136 people<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Ingredients<\/h2>\n<h3>\u00a0For the Chicken:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>2 large chicken breasts (cooked and cubed or shredded)<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon garlic powder<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon onion powder<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon paprika<\/li>\n<li>Salt and black pepper to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>\u00a0For the Creamy Sauce:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup cream cheese (softened)<\/li>\n<li>1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese<\/li>\n<li>2 cloves garlic (minced)<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)<\/li>\n<li>Salt and pepper to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>\u00a0Vegetables (Optional but Recommended):<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>1 cup broccoli florets (lightly steamed)<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup mushrooms (sliced)<\/li>\n<li>1 cup fresh spinach<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>\u00a0Topping:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00bd cup shredded cheese (mozzarella or cheddar)<\/li>\n<li>Fresh parsley (for garnish)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u00a0Instructions<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Prepare the Chicken<\/h3>\n<p>If you don\u2019t already have cooked chicken:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Boil or bake the chicken breasts with a bit of salt and garlic.<\/li>\n<li>Let them cool slightly, then cut into cubes or shred using a fork.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Season lightly with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Cook the Vegetables<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a pan over medium heat.<\/li>\n<li>Add mushrooms and saut\u00e9 until softened.<\/li>\n<li>Add broccoli and spinach, cooking for 2\u20133 minutes until just tender.<\/li>\n<li>Remove from heat and set aside.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>3. Make the Creamy Sauce<\/h3>\n<p>In a mixing bowl:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Combine heavy cream and cream cheese<\/li>\n<li>Add minced garlic and Dijon mustard<\/li>\n<li>Season with salt and pepper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Mix until smooth and creamy, then stir in half of the shredded mozzarella cheese.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Assemble the Casserole<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Preheat your oven to <strong>180\u00b0C (350\u00b0F)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Lightly grease a baking dish<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Layer the ingredients:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Add cooked chicken<\/li>\n<li>Add saut\u00e9ed vegetables<\/li>\n<li>Pour the creamy sauce evenly over the top<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Gently mix everything so the sauce coats all ingredients.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Add Topping<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese evenly on top<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>6. Bake<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Place in the oven and bake for <strong>30\u201335 minutes<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Bake until the top is golden brown and bubbly<\/li>\n<li>Serving Suggestions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Serve hot straight from the oven<\/li>\n<li>Pair with a fresh green salad<\/li>\n<li>Optional: serve with cauliflower rice for a full low-carb meal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u00a0Tips for Best Results<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Use rotisserie chicken for faster prep<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t overcook vegetables\u2014they\u2019ll continue cooking in the oven<\/li>\n<li>For extra flavor, add herbs like thyme, oregano, or Italian seasoning<\/li>\n<li>Add chili flakes if you like a bit of heat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u00a0Variations<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Keto Version:<\/strong> Use full-fat cream, cheese, and cream cheese<\/li>\n<li><strong>Extra Cheesy:<\/strong> Add parmesan to the topping<\/li>\n<li><strong>Spicy:<\/strong> Add jalape\u00f1os or hot sauce<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dairy-Light:<\/strong> Substitute part of the cream with unsweetened almond milk (still low carb but less rich)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u00a0Nutritional Information (Approx. per serving)<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Calories: 350\u2013450 kcal<\/li>\n<li>Protein: 25\u201335g<\/li>\n<li>Carbohydrates: 5\u20138g (low carb)<\/li>\n<li>Fat: High (keto-friendly)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; \u00a0Low Carb Creamy Chicken Casserole &nbsp; A rich, comforting, and keto-friendly baked chicken dish \u00a0Description This Low Carb Creamy&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3650,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3649","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-chicken"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3649","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=3649"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3649\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3651,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3649\/revisions\/3651"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/3650"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=3649"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=3649"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=3649"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}