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Low Carb Chicken Casserole

Chicken casserole low carb - the image is a close-up of a plate of food. the plate is round and has a light blue and white speckled pattern. on top of the plate, there is a serving of cooked chicken with a golden-brown crust on top. the chicken is covered in a layer of melted cheese and garnished with chopped parsley. below the chicken, there are roasted cauliflower, zucchini, and mushrooms. the vegetables are arranged in a colorful and appetizing manner. the background is a white wooden table.

A delicious and comforting low carb chicken casserole made with tender chicken breasts, fresh vegetables, and a creamy cheese sauce, perfect for a healthy family dinner.

Ingredients

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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 medium head of cauliflower, cut into small florets
1 medium zucchini, diced
1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
Add the chicken pieces to the skillet. Season with salt, black pepper, dried thyme, dried oregano, and paprika. Cook for 6-8 minutes until the chicken is browned and cooked through. Remove from heat.
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the cauliflower florets and cook for 5 minutes until slightly tender. Drain well.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken mixture, cauliflower florets, diced zucchini, chopped spinach, and sliced mushrooms.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream and chicken broth.
Pour the cream mixture over the chicken and vegetables. Stir in half of the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses.
Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13 inch casserole dish. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar and mozzarella cheese evenly on top.
Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the casserole.
Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.