Description
A creamy, cheesy, and low-carb casserole featuring tender chicken, broccoli (or spinach), and gooey cheese—perfect for a comforting and healthy weeknight meal.
Ingredients
For the casserole:
4 cups cooked chicken breast (diced or shredded)
5 cups broccoli florets (or 1 lb frozen spinach, thawed and drained)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup ranch dressing
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
For the topping:
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Optional:
1–3 tsp ranch seasoning mix
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (191°C). Boil broccoli florets for 1–2 minutes until bright, then drain well. If using spinach, thaw and squeeze out excess water.
- In a large bowl, combine chicken, vegetables, garlic, ranch dressing, mozzarella, cheddar, and optional ranch seasoning. Stir until evenly combined.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased 9×13″ casserole dish.
- Distribute remaining mozzarella and cheddar evenly on top.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until bubbly and the cheese topping is melted and slightly golden.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use cauliflower or green beans instead of broccoli or spinach for a veggie variation.
- For added flavor, mix in ranch seasoning or garlic powder.
- For extra crunch, top with crushed pork rinds or low-carb breadcrumbs before baking.
- Substitute chicken with turkey, ground beef, or sausage for a different protein option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20–25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
