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Cheesy Low Carb Chicken Casserole For Busy Weeknights Bubbling Under Browned Cheddar

Cheesy Low Carb Chicken Casserole for Busy Weeknights

Cheesy Low Carb Chicken Casserole for Busy Weeknights combines juicy cooked chicken, broccoli, and a creamy cheddar sauce in one bubbling bake.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 372
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 3 cups cooked chicken breast cubed
  • 3 cups broccoli florets cut small
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt full-fat
  • 2 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth warmed
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder for sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika for sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt adjust to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 3/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded, divided
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil for dish

Equipment

  • 8-Inch Square Baking Dish
  • Microwave-Safe Bowl
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease an 8-inch square baking dish with the olive oil.
  2. Place the broccoli in a microwave-safe bowl with 2 tablespoons water. Cover and microwave for 3 minutes, until bright green and crisp-tender.
  3. Drain the broccoli thoroughly and blot away surface moisture.
  4. Whisk the Greek yogurt, cream cheese, warm broth, garlic, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until mostly smooth.
  5. Fold in the chicken, broccoli, and 1/2 cup cheddar until evenly coated.
  6. Spread the mixture in the baking dish and top with the remaining 1/4 cup cheddar. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes, until bubbling around the edges and 165°F in the center.
  7. Rest for 5 minutes before serving so the sauce can settle and thicken.

Notes

Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat covered at 325°F or microwave in short intervals to keep the chicken tender. Frozen broccoli works if thawed and squeezed dry. Freezing the assembled casserole for up to 2 months is possible, though the broccoli softens and the sauce may separate slightly.