Creamy Low Carb Chicken Casserole with Broccoli and Bacon
A comforting casserole with tender chicken, crispy bacon, and vibrant broccoli enveloped in creamy, cheesy goodness. Perfect for weeknight dinners!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
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- 5 cups broccoli florets
- 8 slices cooked turkey bacon, chopped
- 4 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella
- ½ cup shredded cheddar
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- ½ cup shredded cheddar (for topping)
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli florets and blanch for about 2-3 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped turkey bacon until crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds.
- Combine the cooked chicken, sautéed garlic, blanched broccoli, crispy bacon, cheddar, mozzarella, and ranch dressing in a large mixing bowl.
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish and spoon the mixture into it.
- Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar and mozzarella over the top.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling and golden brown.
- Let it cool before serving.
Notes
Customize the recipe by adding seafood or spice, or making a vegetarian version with chickpeas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken casserole, low carb, easy dinner, comfort food, creamy, broccoli, bacon