Description
This easy low carb casserole is a comforting, family-friendly dish made with tender chicken, creamy cheese, and flavorful vegetables. It is perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, and cozy dinners when you want something filling without heavy carbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 600 g chicken thighs
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced
- 1 small cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 150 g cream cheese
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp paprika
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 190°C / 375°F.
- Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté onion until soft.
- Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, oregano, and paprika.
- Brown chicken lightly on both sides.
- Mix cream, cream cheese, and half the mozzarella.
- Layer vegetables in a baking dish.
- Add chicken on top.
- Pour sauce evenly over everything.
- Sprinkle remaining cheese.
- Bake for 35 minutes until golden and bubbling.
Notes
Use full-fat dairy for best texture and flavor. This casserole stores well for up to 4 days in the refrigerator. You can prepare it ahead and bake when needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Low Carb
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg