Ingredients
Cooked Chicken Breast, 3 cups shredded or diced
Olive Oil, 1 tablespoon
Yellow Onion, 1 medium finely diced
Garlic, 3 cloves minced
Broccoli Florets, 3 cups chopped
Cauliflower Florets, 3 cups chopped
Red Bell Pepper, 1 medium diced
Cream Cheese, 8 ounces softened
Heavy Cream, 1/2 cup
Chicken Broth, 1/2 cup
Cheddar Cheese, 1.5 cups shredded (divided)
Parmesan Cheese, 1/2 cup grated
Dried Italian Seasoning, 1 teaspoon
Salt, 1/2 teaspoon (or to taste)
Black Pepper, 1/4 teaspoon (or to taste)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Shred or dice the cooked chicken breast; set aside.
3. Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet or large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and diced red bell pepper, cooking for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
4. Stir in the chopped broccoli and cauliflower florets. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp.
5. Reduce heat to low. Add the softened cream cheese, stirring constantly until melted and smooth. Gradually pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, whisking until the sauce is smooth.
6. Stir in the Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
7. Gently fold in the cooked chicken, 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, and the grated Parmesan cheese until evenly coated.
8. If your skillet isn’t oven-safe, transfer the mixture to a 9×13 inch baking dish.
9. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
10. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until bubbling and the cheese is melted and golden.
11. Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
To save time, use rotisserie chicken. Ensure cream cheese is softened to room temperature for a smooth sauce. For a crispy cheese top, broil for the last 1-2 minutes, watching carefully. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or frozen for 2-3 months. Reheat in the oven at 325°F or microwave.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb, Keto, Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
