Description

A creamy, one-pan casserole combining juicy chicken breasts, garlic, mushrooms, and cheese for a flavorful low-carb dinner. This easy recipe bakes in under an hour and fits perfectly into a ketogenic lifestyle.

Ingredients

Scale

2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)

2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil

4 cloves garlic, minced

2 cups sliced baby bella or white mushrooms

1 cup heavy cream

1/2 cup chicken broth

1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella or provolone cheese

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 tsp fresh thyme or Italian seasoning

salt and pepper to taste

1 tbsp butter (optional)

2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a cast iron skillet or oven-safe dish.

2. Pat chicken dry and season with salt, pepper and Italian seasoning.

3. Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.

4. Reduce heat to medium, add butter and garlic; cook 30 seconds until fragrant.

5. Add mushrooms and cook 5–6 minutes until browned.

6. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, whisking to combine; simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.

7. Stir in half of the mozzarella and all Parmesan cheese, then taste and adjust seasoning.

8. Nestle chicken into sauce, spoon mushrooms over top, and sprinkle remaining mozzarella.

9. Bake uncovered 20–25 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and cheese is golden.

10. Let rest 5 minutes, garnish with parsley and serve.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: dinner
Method: baking
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 420
Sugar: 2
Sodium: 500
Fat: 28
Saturated Fat: 14
Unsaturated Fat: 12
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 5
Fiber: 2
Protein: 36
Cholesterol: 120

Keywords: keto, low carb, chicken casserole, garlic mushrooms, one pan dinner, easy dinner, healthy chicken, keto dinner, clean eating