Description
A comforting and savory casserole filled with shredded chicken, vibrant veggies, and a decadent sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup cauliflower florets
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Optional: fresh herbs for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the cauliflower and broccoli florets, sautéing until slightly tender.
- Combine the cooked chicken, sautéed vegetables, heavy cream, sour cream, half of the shredded cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Mix everything well to ensure even distribution.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased casserole dish and sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving, if desired.
Notes
For added flavor, incorporate spices like paprika or Italian herbs. You can also sprinkle crushed pork rinds or almond flour on top for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken casserole, low carb, comfort food, weeknight dinner, healthy recipe