KETO CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI CASSEROLE

Keto Chicken and Broccoli Casserole image

Sometimes, I overestimate what my family will eat. No worries, a casserole will help use up those leftovers! You may use any combination of cooked chicken--dark and white, all dark, or all white. I used chicken thighs. Add some leftover cooked broccoli and some pantry items, and you are there. It's a 'keto' recipe, to boot!

Provided by Bibi

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Baked and Roasted

Time 55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 ½ cups cooked chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
3 cups chopped, cooked broccoli
¼ cup sliced almonds
4 tablespoons butter
1 cup heavy cream
½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
4 ounces grated sharp Cheddar cheese
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¾ cup crushed pork rinds

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Pour olive oil into a 9x13-inch baking dish and spread all over the bottom and sides. Place cooked chicken in a single layer in the bottom of the dish. Distribute cooked broccoli evenly over the chicken and sprinkle with almonds.
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add cream; cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in cream cheese pieces until melted and smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Add Cheddar cheese and stir until melted, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Pour sauce over chicken, broccoli, and almonds; top with crushed pork rinds.
Bake in the preheated oven until sauce is bubbly, 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.4 calories, Carbohydrate 4.1 g, Cholesterol 100.5 mg, Fat 29.6 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 20.1 g, SaturatedFat 14.4 g, Sodium 270.7 mg, Sugar 0.7 g