Description
A comforting low-carb hug for dinner, this Keto Garlic Mushroom Chicken Casserole features tender chicken in a creamy, garlicky mushroom sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 12 ounces cremini or baby bella mushrooms, sliced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
- Season the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and paprika. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Sear the chicken in batches until golden but not fully cooked, about 3 minutes per side. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the same skillet. Sauté the onion until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until aromatic, about 30 seconds.
- Stir in the sliced mushrooms and cook until they release their liquid and start to brown, about 6 to 8 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits. Stir in the heavy cream and cream cheese until the sauce is smooth.
- Reduce heat and mix in the Parmesan and thyme. Taste and season with extra salt and pepper if needed.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, coating each piece in the creamy sauce. Transfer everything into the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly.
- Bake uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the top is bubbling and slightly golden.
- Let rest for 5 minutes, then sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
This casserole is make-ahead friendly and often tastes even better the next day.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Keto
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: keto, chicken casserole, low carb dinner, garlic, mushrooms