Keto Chicken and Broccoli Casserole

Description

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!

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Pour olive oil into a 9×13-inch baking dish and spread over the bottom and sides. Arrange cooked chicken in a single layer in the dish. Distribute cooked broccoli evenly over the chicken and sprinkle with almonds.
  3. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add cream; cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in cream cheese until melted and smooth
  4. 2 to 3 minutes. Add Cheddar cheese and stir until melted
  5. 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Pour sauce over chicken
  6. broccoli
  7. and almonds; top with crushed pork rinds.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven until sauce is bubbly
  9. 25 to 30 minutes.

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 35 mins

Total Time: 55 mins

Servings: 12

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