Description
This Creamy Low Carb Chicken Casserole is a rich, comforting dish that’s perfect for a keto-friendly or low-carb meal. Tender chicken, creamy sauce, and melted cheese make it a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 cup cauliflower florets (optional for extra veggies)
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Cook aromatics: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until translucent.
- Make creamy sauce: Reduce heat and add cream cheese and sour cream. Stir until smooth. Mix in paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Combine casserole: Add cooked chicken and cauliflower to the sauce and stir to coat evenly. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish.
- Add cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheddar and Parmesan on top.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes until cheese is melted and casserole is heated through.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
You can add other low-carb vegetables like zucchini or broccoli. For a richer flavor, use full-fat cream cheese and sour cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner / Casserole
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: low carb chicken casserole, creamy chicken bake, keto-friendly dinner