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Keto Broccoli Chicken Bake

Published March 6, 2020. Last updated December 27, 2020 by Lauren Vavala

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Broccoli Chicken Bake is excerpted from Easy Keto in 30 Minutes: More than 100 Ketogenic Recipes from Around the World © 2019 by Urvashi Pitre. Photography © 2019 by Ghazalle Badiozamani. Reproduced by permission of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.

Broccoli Chicken Bake is a simple dinner recipe that is perfect for busy weeknights. It’s full of oh-so-good cheesy broccoli and chicken and topped with crunchy sliced almonds. Each serving has only 5 net carbs making this meal a great choice for those following a keto diet.

A scoop of broccoli chicken bake being listed up in the casserole dish with a wood turner over a wood board

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Even though I love creating recipes of my own, I still really enjoy cookbooks. I love discovering new recipes or even common recipes made with a twist.

This Broccoli Chicken Bake from the Easy Keto in 30 Minutes cookbook is similar to a broccoli chicken casserole, but without the rice or pasta. I especially love the texture and crunch that the sliced almonds on top bring to the dish. It’s so good!

Why This Recipe Works

This recipe is super easy to make. It’s done and on your table in less than 30 minutes.

You can use ingredients including rotisserie chicken and frozen broccoli to make this recipe even quicker.

As written, this recipe is keto, low carb, and gluten free.

How to Make Broccoli Chicken Bake

Ingredients Needed to Make This Recipe

Ingredients needed for keto broccoli chicken bake on a white background

To make this recipe you will need:

  • 4 cups frozen broccoli florets, thawed
  • 3 cups chopped rotisserie chicken
  • 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon paste (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup sliced almonds
  • ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Prep!

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Spray a 9-inch square baking dish or 9-inch pie plate with cooking spray.

Tip: If you aren’t using a rotisserie chicken or leftover chicken, you will need to cook your chicken first. I found that 3 cups of shredded chicken equals about 1.25-1.50 pounds of chicken.

Create!

Broccoli chicken casserole filling in a glass bowl over a white background

In a large bowl, stir together the broccoli, chicken, cheese, cream, bouillon paste (if using), and pepper.

Keto broccoli chicken casserole in a white casserole dish over a white background

Pour the mixture into the prepared pan.

Top with the almonds and Parmesan cheese.

Bake until hot and bubbling, 15 to 20 minutes.

Present!

Overhead of broccoli chicken bake in a square, white casserole dish with a wood turner lifting up a scoop over a wood background with a blue and white striped towel

Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Tips and Techniques

  • Use rotisserie chicken to make the recipe quicker and easier but you can cook our own. You will need about 1.25 to 1.50 pounds to get 3 cups.
  • Use frozen broccoli florets to also reduce the prep time, but you can use fresh broccoli without needing to change bake time.
  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Use within 3-4 days.

FAQ’s

Do You Have To Cook Chicken Before Putting It Into A Casserole?

You don’t always have to cook chicken before using it in a casserole, but it’s best to follow the instructions in the recipe. The recipe has likely been tested multiple times with great success the way it is written.

More Keto Chicken Dinner Recipes to Try

  • Keto Chicken Divan 
  • Keto Lemon Chicken Soup with Cauliflower Rice 
  • Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Skillet 
  • Skillet Creamy Lemon Chicken with Cauliflower 
  • Creamy Buffalo Chicken Cauliflower Casserole

 

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Overhead of broccoli chicken bake in a square, white casserole dish with a wood turner lifting up a scoop over a wood background with a blue and white striped towel
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Broccoli Chicken Bake

Broccoli Chicken Bake is a simple dinner recipe that is perfect for busy weeknights. It’s full of oh-so-good cheesy broccoli and chicken and topped with crunchy sliced almonds.
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American, Gluten Free, Low Carb
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Stand Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 608kcal
Author Lauren Vavala

Ingredients

  • 4 cups frozen broccoli * thawed
  • 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon paste * optional
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds
  • 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Spray a 9-inch square baking dish or 9-inch pie plate with cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the broccoli, chicken, cheese, cream, bouillon paste (if using), and pepper.
  • Pour the mixture into the prepared pan.
  • Top with the almonds and Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake until hot and bubbling, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Tips and Techniques

  • Use rotisserie chicken to make the recipe quicker and easier but you can cook our own. You will need about 1.25 to 1.50 pounds to get 3 cups.
  • Use frozen broccoli florets to also reduce the prep time, but you can use fresh broccoli without needing to change bake time.
  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Use within 3-4 days.
 
Broccoli Chicken Bake is excerpted from Easy Keto in 30 Minutes: More than 100 Ketogenic Recipes from Around the World © 2019 by Urvashi Pitre. Photography © 2019 by Ghazalle Badiozamani. Reproduced by permission of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 608kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 41g | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g

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