Keto Chicken Alfredo Broccoli Bake
A delicious and nutritious Keto Chicken Alfredo Broccoli Bake combines tender chicken and crisp broccoli in a rich Alfredo sauce, perfect for a low-carb diet.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or cubed Can use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- 4 cups broccoli florets Fresh or frozen, thawed and drained.
- 1 cup heavy cream For a dairy-free option, consider coconut cream.
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese For topping.
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) Adjust for desired spiciness.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Steam the broccoli florets until tender but still crisp, about 5 minutes, then set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Cooking
- Add the heavy cream and cream cheese to the skillet, stirring frequently until the cream cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Incorporate the Parmesan cheese into the sauce, stirring until fully melted and the sauce thickens slightly.
- Season the sauce with salt, pepper, Italian herbs, and red pepper flakes if using.
Baking
- In a large baking dish, combine the cooked chicken and steamed broccoli.
- Pour the Alfredo sauce over the chicken and broccoli mixture, stirring gently to coat everything.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Allow the dish to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave. For freezing, use a freezer-safe container for up to a month. Consider adding other vegetables for more flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 36gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 19gSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g