Low Carb Swiss Chicken Casserole
Low Carb Swiss Chicken Casserole, one of my favorite high-protein chicken recipes. It’s perfect for diabetic friendly meal prep or quick weeknight dinners. Easy to make and great for anyone following a low carb lifestyle. A simple, family-friendly recipe that’s both satisfying and healthy.
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 565kcal
Cost: $10
Ingredients
Cream of Chicken Sauce
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Casserole
- 1 tablespoon butter for greasing the casserole dish
- 3 cups cooked chicken breast
- 6 slices swiss cheese
Topping
- 2 cups pork rind crumbs
- 1 cup grated parmesan
- ¼ cup melted butter
Instructions
- In a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat, add the cream cheese, chicken broth, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and optional celery seed. Whisk everything together until smooth and creamy to make the cream of chicken sauce.8 oz cream cheese, 1 cup chicken broth, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Grease a 9 x 13-inch casserole dish with butter. Spread the chopped cooked chicken (I used rotisserie chicken) evenly across the bottom of the dish.1 tablespoon butter, 3 cups cooked chicken breast
- Pour the homemade cream of chicken sauce over the chicken in the casserole dish.
- Place a layer of Swiss cheese slices on top of the chicken and sauce. (see video above)6 slices swiss cheese
- In a medium bowl, mix the grated parmesan with the pork rind crumbs and melted butter. Sprinkle the mixture over the Swiss cheese slices, then bake for 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crispy.2 cups pork rind crumbs, 1 cup grated parmesan, ¼ cup melted butter
Video
Notes
If fat content is a concern, use reduced-fat cream cheese and opt for low-fat Swiss cheese to maintain flavor while cutting back on fat.
If pork is a concern, use a blend of ground nuts and seeds as a topping to keep the casserole both low carb and suitable for your dietary needs.
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Nutrition
Calories: 565kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 54g | Fat: 38g | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 1g
