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Chicken and Broccoli Casserole - Keto and Low Carb

August 1, 2018 by Keto Cooking Christian 15 Comments

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Fresh broccoli and shredded chicken baked in cheese, has lots of great flavor and healthy fats! Easy to make, perfect for a week night low carb dinner!

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This casserole is such an easy and delicious low carb dinner! Tender broccoli florets, succulent chicken breast with creamy Mascarpone and cheddar round off into a Keto broccoli casserole recipe that you'll want to keep handy.

closeup of chicken broccoli casserole

What's really great about low carb chicken casseroles is they don't take much time at all to prepare, and often make a fair amount of servings which is great for leftovers!  

If you struggle with meal prepping, well, this casserole has you covered!

slice of chicken broccoli casserole on white plate

It's also a great dinner to make last minute, if you're short on time. It takes just a few minutes to put together, then you just stick it in the oven and bake!

You'll have a hearty meal that really hits the spot and makes great low carb comfort food any night of the week!

Ingredients for Keto Broccoli Casserole

  • Chicken breast
  • Broccoli florets
  • Mozzarella cheese
  • Heavy cream
  • Mascarpone cheese
  • Parmesan cheese
  • Garlic
  • Garlic salt
  • Dried parsley
  • Salt and pepper

*Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.

How to Make Keto Chicken & Broccoli Casserole

Preheat oven to 375F.

Add the cubes of parmesan to into the bowl of a food processor and pulse until coarsely grated.

Add all the remaining ingredients except the chicken, broccoli and mozzarella cheese and mix until well combined and thickened, to make the sauce.

In a separate bowl, add in the chicken, broccoli and mozzarella cheese (reserving 1 cup for the topping).

Spoon the sauce over the top and mix until everything is well coated.

The sauce will be very thick, so you might think you won't have enough liquid, but trust me it's plenty!  Transfer to a greased 9 X 12 casserole dish. Add the reserved cup of mozzarella cheese over the top.

Bake for 40-50 minutes or until the broccoli is tender and the cheese is golden.

Allow to cool slightly before cutting into and serving.

overhead closeup of chicken broccoli casserole

Tips for Low Carb Chicken Casserole

After a long day, most everyone struggles to find a quick and healthy weeknight meal the whole family will love. This Keto broccoli and chicken casserole is already quick and easy but here are some more time saving tips to make it even quicker:

  • You can use rotisserie chicken and shred it. Be sure to check out the ingredients on the label because some brands have added sugars and preservatives that those on Keto will want to avoid.
  • Though fresh is preferred, you can use frozen raw broccoli in this casserole. Don't cook it beforehand, just mix it in frozen with the other ingredients before baking.
  • Another broccoli tip is, instead of chopping a head of broccoli up into florets, you can buy a package of fresh pre-cut florets
  • It's recommended that you shred your own cheese because pre-shredded cheese has anti-caking ingredients. But let's face it, sometimes you just don't have the time, so feel free to use pre-shredded. It won't change the flavor one bit.
head of broccoli on cutting board

Is Broccoli Keto?

Absolutely! Broccoli is a cruciferous veggie, so it’s very nutrient-dense and high in fiber. And, the great news its low in carbs. For one whole cup there's 6 grabs of carbs with almost half of that being fiber, making the net carbs approximately 3.5 per cup. If you're interested in learning more about the health benefits of broccoli, check out this article.

Another wonderful aspect about broccoli on Keto is that there're so may ways to add healthy fats to it. Whether it's in a creamy low carb side dish or steamed with grass-fed butter, or even in a casserole like this Keto chicken casserole that has both yummy cheeses and heavy cream, the possibilities are endless. It's truly the quintessential Keto veggie!

chicken broccoli casserole with piece missing

More Keto Broccoli Recipes

  • Easy Keto Broccoli Cheese Soup
  • Lime Cilantro Broccoli Slaw
  • Easy Broccoli Salad with Bacon
  • Easy Stir Fry Pork with Broccoli
slice of chicken broccoli casserole on white plate

More Great Keto Casseroles

  • Chicken Parmesan Casserole
  • Loaded Creamy Cauliflower Casserole
  • Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
  • Easy Sausage and Pepper Breakfast Casserole
  • Chicken Florentine Casserole
  • Chicken Alfredo Casserole

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Chicken and Broccoli Casserole - Keto and Low Carb

Fresh broccoli and shredded chicken baked in cheesy goodness, has great flavor and lots of healthy fats!
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Total Time 50 mins
Author: Julianne
Course: Main Course
Calories: 422
Servings: 8

INGREDIENTS

  • 16 ounces chicken breast, shredded
  • 4 cups broccoli florets, cut into small pieces
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 cup Mascarpone Cheese
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese, cubed
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • ½ teaspoon garlic salt
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley
  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Preheat oven to 375F.
  • Add the cubes of parmesan to into the bowl of a food processor and pulse until coarsely grated.
  • Add all the remaining ingredients except the chicken, broccoli and mozzarella cheese and mix until well combined and thickened, to make the sauce.
  • In a separate bowl, add in the chicken, broccoli and mozzarella cheese (reserving 1 cup for the topping).
  • Spoon the sauce over the top and mix until everything is well coated.  The sauce will be very thick, so you might think you won't have enough liquid, but trust me it's plenty!
  • Transfer to a greased casserole dish and add the reserved cup of mozzarella cheese over the top.
  • Bake for 40-50 minutes or until the broccoli is tender and the cheese is golden.  Allow to cool slightly before cutting into and serving.

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Nutrition Facts
Chicken and Broccoli Casserole - Keto and Low Carb
Amount Per Serving
Calories 422 Calories from Fat 315
% Daily Value*
Fat 35g54%
Saturated Fat 23g144%
Carbohydrates 5g2%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 23g46%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Judy
December 12, 2020 11:47 am

Cheddar cheese is mentioned in the second paragraph of your blog, but there isn't any cheddar cheese mentioned in the recipe. I think I would have liked it better with some cheddar cheese.

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Brandy
March 25, 2020 7:37 pm

5 stars
So funny story. I buy block cheese and it wasn’t until I was shredding the “mozzarella” that I realized it was white sharp cheddar! 🤦🏻‍♀️ It was gumming up in my kitchen aid attachment and then I realized. Long story shorter, my husband says “just use it”. Which we did. It was a little rich but really good. In case anyone wants to try it with cheddar 😂

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Keto Cooking Christian
March 25, 2020 7:59 pm
Reply to  Brandy

Oh that's awesome! Well I'm glad it worked out and thanks so much for letting us know! 🙂

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Nancy Markle
February 17, 2020 4:24 pm

Love all your recipes and especially Scriptures!!❤️

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Keto Cooking Christian
February 18, 2020 2:45 pm
Reply to  Nancy Markle

Thanks so much and I'm glad you're enjoying them! 🙂

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Anita
September 25, 2019 9:32 pm

5 stars
How many servings in this recipe? I made this yesterday it’s amazing! I did double the meat however and it came out very hearty. I estimated 6 servings.

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Keto Cooking Christian
September 25, 2019 10:03 pm
Reply to  Anita

There are 8 servings in this casserole, and it's pretty filling. Glad you enjoyed it 🙂

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Jody
September 7, 2019 1:10 pm

How do these casseroles freeze when there is mayonnaise and cheese sauce and or sour cream? I’d like to portion out separate servings to freeze as it is only my husband and I...but not sure if some of these casseroles will separate when there is dairy involved after freezing. Have you done this? Frozen your portioned out leftovers? Thanks in advance.

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Keto Cooking Christian
September 7, 2019 2:50 pm
Reply to  Jody

Hi Jody,
Yes, I freeze almost all my casseroles, so I have a few portions on hand for later. They freeze, thaw and reheat perfectly! And honestly, some of them taste even better after they are reheated. I hope that helps!

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Elizabeth M
February 12, 2019 7:20 pm

5 stars
Absolutely delicious!! My family loved this! The golden brown top is the best part

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Keto Cooking Christian
February 12, 2019 7:23 pm
Reply to  Elizabeth M

Hi Elizabeth,
Glad to hear your family loved it! And I agree, that golden melted cheese is really the best part!

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Joyce
November 17, 2018 2:20 pm

5 stars
I made this last night with chicken thighs that were already deboned and skinned. It's what my husband bought by mistake. I boiled them in chicken bone broth for about an hour and shredded them for the recipe. It was OUTSTANDING. We will be using this recipe over and over. It's outrageously delicious. Didn't change anything in the recipe. It's perfect.

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Keto Cooking Christian
November 17, 2018 4:13 pm
Reply to  Joyce

5 stars
Hi Joyce, it sounds like a very happy mistake! Using chicken thighs is even better for Keto, due to the higher fat content, not to mention they are more tender! I'm so glad you enjoyed it, thanks for taking the time to let me know 🙂

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Dana Vanhove
October 31, 2018 10:24 am

16 oz chicken by weight or volume?

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Keto Cooking Christian
October 31, 2018 10:25 am
Reply to  Dana Vanhove

It's by weight.

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