Keto Garlic Mushroom Chicken Casserole Recipe
A creamy, low-carb Keto Garlic Mushroom Chicken Casserole that combines tender cooked chicken, sautéed mushrooms, and a rich garlic cream sauce topped with melted mozzarella cheese. Perfect for a comforting, satisfying ketogenic meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Chicken
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
Mushroom and Garlic Mixture
- 2 cups sliced mushrooms
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Olive oil for cooking (about 1 tablespoon)
Cream Sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Topping
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the casserole.
- Sauté Garlic and Mushrooms: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sliced mushrooms, sautéing until mushrooms are tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Make Cream Sauce: In a mixing bowl, combine heavy cream, softened cream cheese, thyme, salt, and pepper. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir the cooked chicken into the sautéed mushroom and garlic mixture. Pour the cream sauce over the chicken and mushrooms, mixing well to evenly coat all ingredients.
- Assemble Casserole: Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×9-inch baking dish. Evenly sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the top.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden on top.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the casserole to cool slightly before serving to let it set and enhance flavors.
Notes
- Use cooked chicken leftover from a roast or rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Mushrooms can be any variety, such as cremini or white button mushrooms.
- For a stronger garlic flavor, add an extra clove of garlic.
- This casserole is suitable for a ketogenic diet due to its low-carb ingredients.
- Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated.
- Optional: add a pinch of red pepper flakes for some heat.
