Keto Cheesy Broccoli Chicken (Printable View)

Creamy chicken baked with broccoli and cheddar for a flavorful low-carb meal.

# Ingredient List:

→ Proteins

01 - 2 large chicken breasts (about 1.1 lbs), cooked and shredded or cubed

→ Vegetables

02 - 4 cups fresh broccoli florets, cut into bite-sized pieces
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Dairy

04 - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
05 - 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
06 - 1/2 cup heavy cream

→ Pantry

07 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
10 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
11 - 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herbs

# How to Make:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a medium baking dish (8x12 inches)
02 - Steam or microwave broccoli florets for 2-3 minutes until just tender but still bright green. Drain thoroughly and set aside
03 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant
04 - In a large bowl, combine cooked chicken, steamed broccoli, sautéed garlic, half the shredded cheddar, cream cheese, heavy cream, salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian herbs. Mix until everything is well coated
05 - Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese evenly over the top
06 - Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown
07 - Let rest for 5 minutes before serving

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like comfort food but lands perfectly within your macros, no guilt required.
  • The whole thing comes together in under an hour, which means weeknight dinners actually happen without stress.
  • Leftovers actually improve by the next day as the flavors settle, so meal prep becomes a gift to future you.
02 -
  • Don't skip the broccoli blanching step—raw broccoli will stay tough and bitter, but undercooked broccoli that finishes in the oven becomes tender and sweet.
  • Make sure your cream cheese is truly softened before mixing, or you'll end up with little clumps that never fully incorporate into the sauce.
03 -
  • Use pre-shredded cheese if you're in a hurry, but add a tiny pinch of cornstarch to it first so it melts smoother without clumping.
  • If your casserole seems dry when you mix it, add a splash more heavy cream—better to have it slightly loose than to pull it from the oven and find it's set up firm and dense.
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