Description
Healthy Easy Low Carb Chicken Casserole is a nourishing and flavorful dish packed with lean chicken, broccoli, cauliflower, and a creamy Greek yogurt sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this low-carb casserole offers comfort without guilt while providing essential nutrients and delicious taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup cauliflower florets
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside. Steam or blanch cauliflower and broccoli until tender but still crisp.
- Mix Greek yogurt with minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl to create the creamy sauce.
- Spread steamed vegetables evenly in a large baking dish. Slice seared chicken breasts and arrange on top of the vegetables. Spoon the yogurt mixture over everything and sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly. Garnish with chopped parsley.
- Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown. Serve hot and enjoy a nutritious, low-carb meal.
Notes
- Use freshly shredded mozzarella for better melt and flavor.
- Feel free to substitute or add other vegetables like zucchini or spinach.
- Reheat leftovers gently to maintain the creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 330 Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 115mg