🥘🥦 Low-Carb Casserole (Cheesy Chicken & Veggie Bake)
A simple, filling casserole that’s low in carbs but still creamy, cheesy, and comforting—perfect for meal prep or an easy weeknight dinner.
🛒 Ingredients:
🍗 Protein:
- 2–3 cups cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
(or rotisserie chicken for shortcut)
🥦 Vegetables:
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup cauliflower florets (optional, extra low-carb base)
- 1 small zucchini, sliced or chopped
- ½ onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
🧀 Creamy base:
- 1 cup cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup heavy cream or milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese
🧂 Seasoning:
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
👩🍳 Instructions:
1. Preheat oven
Set to 375°F (190°C).
Grease a baking dish.
2. Prep vegetables
Lightly steam broccoli and cauliflower for 3–5 minutes (just to soften slightly).
3. Mix filling
In a large bowl, combine:
- Cooked chicken
- Steamed vegetables
- Cream cheese
- Sour cream
- Heavy cream
- Garlic, onion, and seasonings
- Half of the shredded cheese
Mix until creamy and well coated.
4. Assemble casserole
Pour mixture into baking dish.
Top with remaining cheddar and mozzarella.
5. Bake
Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until:
- Bubbly
- Golden on top
Optional: broil for 2–3 minutes for extra crispy cheese crust.
🍽️ Serve with:
- Green salad 🥗
- Roasted vegetables 🥦
- Cauliflower rice 🍚
- Avocado slices 🥑
🔥 Flavor profile:
- 🧀 Creamy, cheesy richness
- 🍗 Savory chicken
- 🥦 Light, fresh vegetables
- 🧄 Warm garlic seasoning
- 🔥 Comfort-food feel without heavy carbs
🔄 Variations:
- 🥓 Bacon ranch low-carb casserole
- 🌶️ Spicy jalapeño cheddar bake
- 🍄 Chicken mushroom cream casserole
- 🧄 Garlic parmesan version
- 🥑 Keto Mexican-style casserole
💡 Tips:
- Don’t overcook vegetables before baking—they soften more in oven
- Use rotisserie chicken for faster prep
- Let casserole rest 5–10 minutes before serving
- Add extra cheese on top for a crisp crust
If you want, I can also give you a high-protein keto casserole, ground beef version, or air fryer mini casserole cups.