Description
A comforting, easy, and undeniably delicious Creamy Low Carb Chicken Casserole that's a perfect weeknight meal. This healthy, keto-friendly dish is packed with flavor, incredibly satisfying, and feels like a warm hug. It's versatile, great for make-ahead meals, and fits a low-carb lifestyle without sacrificing any delicious comfort food feel.
Ingredients
3 cups Cooked Chicken Breast (shredded or diced)
8 oz Cream Cheese (full fat, softened)
1/2 cup Heavy Cream
1/2 cup Chicken Broth
1 tsp Garlic Powder
1 tsp Onion Powder
1 tsp Dried Parsley
1/2 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Black Pepper
5 oz bag Fresh Spinach
1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C)
- In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, heavy cream, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and well combined
- Fold in the cooked shredded chicken and fresh spinach until everything is evenly coated
- Transfer this mixture into a 9×13 inch baking dish and spread it out evenly
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese generously over the top
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brow
- Let the casserole rest for a few minutes before serving
Notes
For ultimate ease and flavor, use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken and shred it finely.
Always soften your cream cheese completely before mixing to prevent lumps in the sauce.
Do not overbake; the goal is bubbly cheese and heated-through ingredients, not dry chicken.
If your spinach seems too wet, squeeze out excess moisture before adding it to the mixture.
Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes after baking for the sauce to set slightly, making serving much neater.
Store any leftovers tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
To reheat, use the microwave for individual portions, or cover the dish with foil and reheat in an oven preheated to 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes for larger portions. Add a splash of broth or cream if it seems a little dry.
You can assemble the entire casserole a day in advance, cover tightly, and refrigerate. Bake as directed, adding 5-10 minutes to the baking time since it will be chilled.
This casserole freezes well. Assemble, cover tightly with foil, and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 25-30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: chicken, casserole, low carb, keto, creamy, healthy