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Creamy Chicken Broccoli Casserole plated

Creamy Chicken Broccoli Casserole

This Creamy Chicken Broccoli Casserole is a comforting, cheesy delight packed with tender chicken, crisp broccoli, and a luscious ricotta-based sauce. Naturally low-carb and gluten-free, it’s quick to prep, easy to bake, and perfect for a cozy, crowd-pleasing dinner. Bonus: it sneaks in a hearty helping of veggies without sacrificing flavor!
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Keyword: Broccoli, Casserole, Chicken, Easy, Gluten-Free, Keto, Quick
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 472kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Broccoli Florets Trimmed and cut into bite size pieces.
  • ¼ cup Water
  • 1.25 cups Ricotta Whole Milk
  • ½ cup Heavy Cream
  • ⅓ cup The Blonde Italian Giavanna's Garden Garlic Seasoning (Garlic Dipping Sauce. See Recipe Notes for Alternative.)
  • 2 Eggs Jumbo
  • 4 ounces Mozzarella Cheese Shredded. 113 grams. Plus more for topping, if desired.
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese Grated. 60 grams. Plus more for topping, if desired.
  • 1 pound Cooked Chicken Strips

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In the microwave, steam 1 pound Broccoli Florets with approximately ¼ cup Water for 3 ½ minutes, using either a steamer basket or zip top bag with a small corner left unsealed to allow for venting.
    Broccoli florets steamed
  • In a large mixing bowl, lightly beat together 1.25 cups Ricotta, ½ cup Heavy Cream, 2 Eggs, and ⅓ cup The Blonde Italian Gianna’s Garden Sauce. Once homogenous, stir in 4 ounces Mozzarella (shredded) and ½ cup Parmesan (grated).
    Ricotta cheese, raw eggs, and The Blonde Italian Garlic Dipping Sauce in a bowl, ready to mix
  • Fold in the Broccoli Florets and Chicken Strips until they’re evenly coated with the mixture.
  • Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and bake at 350°F for 35 minutes or until an internal temperature of 165°F is reached.
    Creamy Chicken Broccoli Casserole in a casserole dish ready to bake
  • Serve warm.
    Creamy Chicken Broccoli Casserole baked in a casserole dish

Equipment

Notes

If you can’t find The Blonde Italian Garlic Dipping Sauce, swap it out for store-bought pesto.

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Creamy Chicken Broccoli Casserole
Amount per Serving
Calories
472
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
29
g
45
%
Saturated Fat
 
14
g
88
%
Trans Fat
 
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
7
g
Cholesterol
 
186
mg
62
%
Sodium
 
507
mg
22
%
Potassium
 
555
mg
16
%
Carbohydrates
 
10
g
3
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
42
g
84
%
Vitamin A
 
1267
IU
25
%
Vitamin C
 
68
mg
82
%
Calcium
 
423
mg
42
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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