THM-S, Low carb
Remember cheesy, broccoli casserole? It’s back! But now it’s a Low Carb Broccoli Chicken Casserole and as yummy as ever because my Low Carb Velveeta Styled Cheese Sauce is incorporated right into the casserole for your new, healthier family favorites.
Chicken casseroles are the ultimate in easy to assemble comfort food that keeps and reheats with a fresh from the oven flavor, be sure and try the Loaded Buffalo Chicken No-Tato Casserole it has been one of my most popular recipes. Looking for a dairy free, low fat, THM-E version of this recipe try this one with lots of nourishing carbs from Oh Sweet Mercy’s Blog.
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This dish will fit nicely into a 4 quart dish of whatever shape to carry or store.
Low Carb Broccoli Chicken Casserole
Ingredients
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 32 oz bag of frozen broccoli
- 4 oz. half a small package of rinsed, sliced, fresh mushrooms*
- 8 oz. cream cheese
- 16 oz. shredded mild cheddar cheese*
- 1/2 tsp. garlic
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
- 1 tsp. salt unless using very salty homemade broth and then you'll want to adjust this
- 2 tablespoons baking blend
- 3-4 cups of 1/4 inch diced chicken*
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly spray a 9x9 baking dish if you want a full dish but a 12x9 will carry better.
- Using a large heavy skillet (I used stainless) heat the broth to just boiling.
- Add the frozen veggies and mushrooms and cover with a tight fitting lid.
- Once the water temperature on the veggies returns to boiling; turn the heat down to medium low and replace the lid.
- Set the timer for 5 minutes and check for fork tenderness on the broccoli and mushrooms. Mine usually take about 10 minutes.
- Once they're done, pour the broth out of the skillet and measure out 1 cup of it. Whisk the 2 tablespoons of baking blend into the broth until it is thoroughly incorporated. If the broth is extremely hot it should mix in easily. If not use an immersion or other blender to get it smooth.
- Return the broth mixture to the hot skillet with the veggies and add in the garlic, pepper and salt.
- Next add the cheeses to the mixture in the skillet and fold in till melted.
- Add the chicken to the mixture carefully and pour it all into a medium-sized oven-proof casserole dish*
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until it is turning a very light golden brown.
Notes
- You can use 2 chicken breasts from a large rotisserie chicken for this dish
- I cooked 3 medium sized chicken breasts in the instant pot in 2 1/4 cups of water and used some of the broth for the recipe.
- If your chicken is very tender and you think it will shred when you mix it into the veggies and cheese just wait until it is all in the casserole dish and add the diced chicken to the top of the dish and press it in lightly.
- Canned, sliced mushrooms work really well in this recipe too.
- Be sure and use a mild cheddar cheese sauce to more closely replicate the flavor and texture of the velveeta cheese. The mild cheddar melts ito the sauce more smoothly and the flavor blends well in this dish.
- Out of THM Baking Blend? Make your own with one of these mixes. Low Carb Baking Mix is one made with xanthan gum instead of gluccie and Quick Mix developed by a THM admin to closely mimic THM Baking Blend for the DIYers. I would recommend either because both ladies are excellent bakers.
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Can this be refrozen to bake later?
I’m not sure Jackie I haven’t tried it. I know that the recipe is pretty easy though if you use purchased broth, rotisserie chicken, and preshred your cheese. Then putting it together is a cinch. 🙂
I am trying to find a way to make green bean casserole without the carbs and soy found in canned soup. Any suggestions?
Teresia-
Thank you SO much for this recipe!!! This replicates almost exactly a recipe that I used to make for my family years ago that called for canned soups. The only thing that the other recipe had was poultry seasoning that you sprinkled over the chicken prior to mixing into the casserole. I am going to try this the next time I make this dish and believe me, this dish will be a staple on my rotating menu…Absolutely phenomenal!!!!!
Hey Sarita, I’m so glad to hear that it was a hit. It makes my day to know that it is being enjoyed. 🙂 <3
The base for this recipe is so versatile. I have used this recipe no less than half a dozen times! I did find that I needed to add a little more Baking Blend to firm the sauce a bit but that’s just personal preference. Nutritional yeast sprinkled over the top before baking gave it a slight “breadcrumb” texture, also. I thought I’d apply the same technique to peas and made an ode to carbobara adding spaghetti squash and bacon plus subbing Italian blend cheese for cheddar. My kids loved it. Thank you for this recipe; it’s helped me out for several dinners.
That’s great Kim! Glad it’s been a help to you. 🙂 Those recipe ideas sound so yummy. <3
Sounds delicious. Is there supposed to be Velveeta in this recipe? It’s not listed in the ingredients.
My copycat velveeta is incorporated into the recipe and I link over to it in case someone would like to try it alone. 🙂