– 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
– 1 cup broccoli florets
– 1 cup cauliflower florets
– 1 cup bell peppers, diced
– 1 cup cream cheese
– ½ cup sour cream
– 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
– ½ cup chicken broth
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon onion powder
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)
Creating the Creamy Low Carb Chicken Casserole is easy when you follow these steps:
1. Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Sauté the Vegetables: In a medium pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add broccoli, cauliflower, and bell peppers. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until they are tender but still crisp. Remove from heat.
3. Prepare the Casserole Mixture: In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning (if using), salt, and pepper. Mix well until smooth.
4. Add Chicken and Vegetables: Stir in the shredded chicken and sautéed vegetables into the creamy mixture until everything is well coated.
5. Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, spreading it evenly.
6. Top with Cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese generously on top of the casserole.
7. Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.
8. Cool and Serve: Once baked, allow cooling for about 5 minutes before serving to set the casserole slightly.
These simple steps will guide you to create a mouth-watering Creamy Low Carb Chicken Casserole everyone will enjoy!