Description
Keto Garlic Mushroom Chicken Casserole is a creamy, low-carb dinner masterpiece loaded with juicy chicken, earthy mushrooms, and a rich garlic cream sauce. It’s comforting, satisfying, and perfectly keto-friendly — the ideal meal for cozy nights or weekly meal prep. This easy one-pan recipe delivers restaurant-level flavor without the carbs or stress.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Chicken and Sauce:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 8 oz (225g) cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (120ml) chicken broth
- 1/2 cup (50g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup (25g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Mushrooms and Garlic: In the same skillet, cook sliced mushrooms for 5–6 minutes until golden. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Make the Cream Sauce: Reduce heat to medium. Add cream, chicken broth, Dijon, and half the Parmesan. Whisk until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Assemble: Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over top, and sprinkle mozzarella and remaining Parmesan evenly.
- Bake: Transfer to oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and sauce is bubbling. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Pro Tip: Use a mix of mushrooms (cremini, shiitake, button) for more depth of flavor.
- Dairy-Free Option: Replace heavy cream with coconut milk and use nutritional yeast instead of cheese.
- Make Ahead: Assemble and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking. Add 5 minutes to bake time.
- Storage: Refrigerate up to 4 days or freeze for 2 months. Reheat in oven at 325°F for 10–15 minutes.
- Serving Ideas: Serve with cauliflower rice, zucchini noodles, or a crisp green salad for a complete keto meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Keto, Low-Carb
- Method: Baked and Skillet
- Cuisine: American, Low-Carb
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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