Description
A creamy, comforting low-carb chicken casserole packed with savory mushrooms, garlic, and a blend of melted cheeses. Perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 16 oz Cremini Mushrooms, sliced
- 5 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- 4 oz Full-Fat Cream Cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup Chicken Bone Broth
- 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter
- 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Dried Thyme
- 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
- 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- 1 tsp Sea Salt
- 1/2 tsp Ground Black Pepper
Instructions
- Step: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Step: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and onion powder; sear for 5-7 minutes until browned. Transfer chicken to the prepared baking dish.
- Step: Melt butter in the same skillet. Add sliced mushrooms and sauté for 6-8 minutes until moisture evaporates and edges are golden brown.
- Step: Add minced garlic and dried thyme to the skillet; cook for 60 seconds until fragrant.
- Step: Reduce heat to medium. Pour in chicken bone broth and add cream cheese. Whisk constantly until the cream cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Step: Stir in heavy whipping cream and simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Step: Pour the mushroom cream sauce over the chicken in the baking dish and toss gently to ensure even coating.
- Step: Sprinkle the grated parmesan and shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the mixture.
- Step: Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is golden and the sauce is bubbling.
- Step: Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the sauce to thicken.
Notes
Letting the dish rest for five minutes after baking is crucial for the sauce to set properly. Serve over cauliflower rice for a complete low-carb meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 510 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg
Keywords: low carb, keto, chicken casserole, dinner, comfort food, mushroom chicken