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Keto Chicken Alfredo Broccoli Bake

A cheesy and creamy comfort dish that combines chicken and broccoli, perfect for a keto diet.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Keto
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced Use leftover rotisserie or any cooked chicken.
  • 2 cups broccoli florets Use fresh or frozen; blanch fresh broccoli first.
  • 1 cup heavy cream Adds creaminess to the dish.
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese More cheese on top is encouraged.
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese For added saltiness.
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder Enhances flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder Adds depth of flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning Adds savory herb flavor.
  • to taste Salt and pepper Season according to preference.
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil For greasing the baking dish; butter can be used instead.
  • optional Fresh parsley For garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Blanch your broccoli: If using fresh, boil for 2-3 minutes, then drain. For frozen, thaw and remove excess water.
Mixing Ingredients
  1. In a large bowl, mix shredded chicken, blanched broccoli, heavy cream, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until coated.
Baking
  1. Grease a baking dish or cast-iron skillet with olive oil.
  2. Spread the mixture evenly into the greased dish.
  3. Sprinkle additional mozzarella on top.
  4. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden and bubbly, making sure it doesn’t overflow.
Serving
  1. Cool for a few minutes, garnish with parsley if desired, and serve hot.

Notes

The choice of baking dish can impact the outcome; consider using cast-iron for better results. This dish is great as leftovers.