Description
A comforting casserole combining tender chicken, savory mushrooms, and creamy cheese, perfect for low-carb diets.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
- 2 cups mushrooms (sliced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (e.g., mozzarella or cheddar)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Toss in the sliced mushrooms and cook until soft and moisture has evaporated.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, sautéed mushrooms, heavy cream, and half of the shredded cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining cheese evenly on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until bubbling and cheese is golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding herbs like thyme or rosemary when sautéing the mushrooms. For a crispy topping, add crushed pork rinds or seasoned breadcrumbs before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Keto
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Keto, Chicken, Casserole, Low-Carb, Cheese, Mushrooms