December 12 2015 recipe by Anne Aobadia![Anne Aobadia]()
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, nutritional review by Franziska Spritzler, RD, CDE![Franziska Spritzler, RD, CDE]()
in Recipes, Dinner, Meal
, photo by Emma Shevtzoff
, nutritional review by Franziska Spritzler, RD, CDE
in Recipes, Dinner, Meal Keto chicken casserole
Keto and casseroles go hand in hand, especially when it comes to this irresistible chicken recipe that will make your entire family swoon. The cream sauce is hearty, cheesy, and loaded with yummy pesto. Your oven will feel honored to bake this tasty goodness for you over and over again.
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Ingredients
- ¾ cup 180 ml heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup (4 oz.) 120 ml (120 g) cream cheese
- 3 tbsp 3 tbsp green pesto
- 1 tbsp 1 tbsp lemon juice
- salt and pepper
- 1½ oz. 45 g butter
- 2 lbs 900 g skinless boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 6 oz. 170 g leek, finely choppedleeks, finely chopped
- 4 oz. 110 g cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¾ lb 325 g cauliflower, cut into small florets
- 2 cups (8 oz.) 475 ml (230 g) cheddar cheese, shredded
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix cream and cream cheese with pesto and lemon juice. Salt and pepper to taste.
- In a large pan over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add the chicken, season with salt and pepper, and fry until they turn a nice golden brown.
- Place the chicken in a greased 9 x 13" (23 x 33 cm) baking dish, and pour in the cream mixture.
- Top chicken with leek, tomatoes, and cauliflower.
- Sprinkle cheese on top and bake in the middle of the oven for at least 30 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked. If the casserole is at risk of burning before it's done, cover it with a piece of aluminium foil, lower the heat and let cook for a little longer.
Tips
Sauce too runny? If you'd like an even thicker sauce, add some extra shredded cheese. This will give the dish even more flavor and consistency.
Green it up! A rich dish like this only gets better if you serve it with a side of fresh leafy greens. Dress with a generous drizzle of olive oil, some balsamic vinegar, and a sprinkle of sea salt.
Would like some extra heat? Spice things up with some red pepper flakes!
259 comments
Bacon crumbles sound fantastic for this dish!
Thanks for sharing! So glad it worked out for you!
There really isn't a serving size by volume or weight as it can cook down differently in different kitchens. If you make 4 servings, then 1/4 of the final dish is a serving.
Must try recipe.
Those sound like great substitutes. One easy way to adjust recipes to have a larger serving without increasing the carb count is to increase the amount of protein that you use per serving. Rather than 2lbs chicken, you could use 2.5 or even 3lbs of chicken. If this results in more leftovers, then bonus, you've got lunch figured out for tomorrow as well!