Keto Broccoli Chicken Cheese Casserole
🛒 What You’ll Need
- 2 lbs Chicken breast, cooked and cubed or shredded 🍗
- 4 cups Fresh broccoli florets 🥦
- ½ cup Crispy bacon bits 🥓
- 2 cups Shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese 🧀
- 1 cup Heavy cream 🥛
- 4 oz Cream cheese, softened ☁️
- 1 tsp Garlic powder 🧄
- Salt & Black pepper to taste 🧂🖤
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prep the Greens: Steam your broccoli florets for about 3–5 minutes until they are bright green and slightly tender. 🥦🔥🥇
- Whisk the Sauce: In a small pot over medium heat, combine heavy cream, cream cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth and bubbly. 🥣🌪️✨
- The Big Mix: In a large baking dish, toss together your cooked chicken, steamed broccoli, and half of the crispy bacon bits. 🍗🥦🤝
- The Cheesy Pour: Pour that velvety cream sauce over the chicken and broccoli mixture. Stir gently to ensure everything is well-coated. 🥣🌊🙌
- The Blanket of Gold: Top the entire dish with a generous layer of shredded cheese and the remaining bacon bits as seen in the photo! 🧀🥓👑
- Bake to Perfection: Bake at 375°F for 15–20 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and starting to brown. ⏲️📈🔥
- Serve: Scoop out a hearty portion and enjoy that epic cheese pull! 🍽️😋🧤✨
🔥 Pro Tips:
- The “Cheese Pull” Secret: As shown in the photo, using a mix of mozzarella and cheddar gives you both the perfect stretch and a sharp, savory flavor! 🧀🛡️💎
- The “Flavor” Hack: If you want an extra crunch, add a handful of crushed pork rinds or almond flour on top before baking for a “breadcrumb” texture without the carbs! 🥓🎯✅
