Keto Shredded Chicken and Broccoli Casserole Dinner
Only a handful of ingredients and less than 40 minutes is all you need to get this easy Keto Shredded Chicken and Broccoli Casserole Dinner on the table! Creamy and delicious, and filled with nutrients. Loved by the whole family!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 lb Broccoli florets
- 1.5 lb Cooked and shredded chicken breast*
- 1 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 8 oz Cream cheese or creme fraiche
- 1 cup Half and Half
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 cup Shredded sharp white cheddar
- 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
- Cracked black pepper, to taste
- 2 cups Cooked rice or cauliflower rice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- In a large saucepan, boil the broccoli florets until al dente (about 3- 5 minutes). Remove from heat, drain water, and place the broccoli in a 9x13 casserole dish. Toss in the shredded chicken and gently mix. If using rice or cauliflower rice, stir in with the broccoli and chicken.
- Heat a small saucepan to medium low. Once hot, add the butter and garlic. Saute for about 2 minutes, and add the cream cheese, half and half, dijon mustard, and salt. Whisk the sauce until it’s smooth and heated through.
- Pour the sauce over the broccoli and chicken. Top with cheddar cheese. Sprinkle with black pepper.
- Transfer to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly and browned.
- Serve hot!
Nutrition
Calories: 435kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 149mg | Sodium: 645mg | Potassium: 780mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1404IU | Vitamin C: 69mg | Calcium: 256mg | Iron: 1mg