Low Carb Chicken Casserole (Printable View)

Tender chicken in creamy sauce with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes, baked to cheesy perfection.

# Ingredient List:

→ Protein

01 - 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1.5 pounds)

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 cup baby spinach, roughly chopped
03 - ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and sliced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Dairy

05 - 1 cup heavy cream
06 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
07 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

→ Seasonings

08 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
09 - ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
10 - ½ teaspoon salt
11 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ Garnish

12 - 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped (optional)

# How to Prepare:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
02 - Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Arrange seasoned chicken in a single layer within the prepared baking dish.
03 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes until smooth and well combined.
04 - Pour the cream mixture evenly over the chicken breasts. Distribute sun-dried tomatoes and chopped spinach around and between the chicken pieces. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the top.
05 - Transfer baking dish to preheated oven. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and cheese becomes golden brown and bubbly.
06 - Remove from oven and allow casserole to rest for 5 minutes. This helps the sauce thicken slightly. Garnish with fresh chopped basil if desired and serve hot.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Rich and indulgent while keeping carbs remarkably low
  • Comes together in under 15 minutes of active prep time
  • The leftovers reheat beautifully for lunch the next day
02 -
  • Searing the chicken first adds incredible flavor though it is not strictly necessary
  • The sauce will seem thin going into the oven but thickens beautifully as it bakes
  • Check chicken at 20 minutes if your pieces are on the thinner side
03 -
  • Let the dish rest for at least 5 minutes before serving so the sauce sets slightly
  • Buy sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil rather than dry ones for better texture

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