Description

This Easy Low Carb Chicken Casserole features tender, juicy chicken in a rich, creamy sauce with vegetables. Perfect for weeknight dinners and meal prep, this healthy comfort food delivers maximum flavor with minimal carbs.

Ingredients

Scale

2 lbs chicken thighs, bone-in skin-on

1 large onion, diced

1 red bell pepper, chopped

8 oz mushrooms, sliced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup heavy cream

1/2 cup chicken broth

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 teaspoons garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Salt and black pepper to taste

Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F and spray 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray

2. Remove chicken from refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking to bring to room temperature

3. Pat chicken completely dry and season with garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, paprika, rosemary, cayenne, salt and pepper

4. Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat

5. Brown chicken pieces skin-side down for 4-5 minutes until golden, flip and brown 3 minutes more

6. Transfer browned chicken to prepared baking dish

7. In same skillet, sauté onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms until softened, about 5 minutes

8. Add minced garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant

9. Combine heavy cream and chicken broth, pour over chicken and vegetables

10. Cover tightly with foil and bake 35-40 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature

11. Remove foil, sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and bake additional 10 minutes until golden

12. Let rest 5 minutes before serving, garnish with fresh parsley

Notes

Chicken thighs stay more moist than breasts but you can substitute if needed

Don’t skip the browning step as it adds crucial flavor

Pat chicken very dry before seasoning to ensure proper browning

Can be assembled ahead and refrigerated up to 2 days before baking

Leftovers keep 4 days refrigerated and reheat well with a splash of broth

For strict keto, add extra cream cheese to increase fat content

Prep Time: 15
Cook Time: 45
Category: Main Dish
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1
Calories: 385
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 520mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 6g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 32g
Cholesterol: 145mg

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