Keto Garlic Mushroom Chicken Casserole
A keto-friendly casserole with sautéed mushrooms and garlic, tender chicken, and a creamy, cheesy topping that encapsulates comfort food.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Keto
- Diet: Keto
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
- 8 ounces mushrooms (sliced, button or cremini)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Sauté the sliced mushrooms in olive oil until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Mix the cooked chicken, sautéed mushrooms, garlic, heavy cream, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch casserole dish.
- Top generously with shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Cool for a few moments and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For the juiciest chicken, use leftover rotisserie chicken or boiled chicken breast. Feel free to customize with low-carb vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg