This low calorie and Low Carb Chicken and Broccoli Casserole is baked to creamy, cheesy perfection in just 30 minutes. It'll quickly become part of your dinner rotation!
24oz.frozen steam-able broccoliI used two 12-oz. bags
1large yellow onion (220g)diced
24oz.sliced mushrooms
1Tbspolive oil (15g)
4cupscooked chicken (460g)cubed or shredded*
1/4cup+ 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour (45g)
2.5cupsfat free milk (600g)or milk of choice
1.5cupplain nonfat Greek yogurt (340g)
1/2cuplight mayonnaise (120g)
1Tbspranch seasoning mix (7g)
1tspsalt
1/2tsppepper
1cup2% shredded cheddar cheese (112g)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Spray a 9x13" dish with cooking spray.
Begin by preparing the veggies. Cook broccoli in the microwave according to package directions and drain once done; set aside. Wash mushrooms and dry well and dice your onions.
In a large skillet, add the olive oil and set to medium heat. Add the mushrooms and onions and cook for 5-6 minutes, or until mushrooms are tender. Drain any liquid if needed.
Sprinkle the flour over the mushrooms and stir until the flour is evenly dispersed. Then add the milk and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring continuously for 4-5 minutes, or until the mixture has thickened. Remove from heat.
In a very large bowl, add the yogurt, mayonnaise, ranch seasoning mix, salt and pepper. Mix to combine. Then add the mushroom mixture, broccoli, and chicken. Stir until everything is mixed together well, then add it to the prepared dish and sprinkle evenly with the cheese.
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until it becomes bubbly around the edges.
Let cool for few minutes then dig in and enjoy!
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Notes
To make gluten-free: use gluten-free flour like Bob's Red Mill or King Arthur.To make dairy-free: use dairy-free milk, dairy-free cheese and sub Ranch seasoning for your favorite seasoning.*I love using my Basic Shredded Chicken recipe for this meal but any cooked chicken or protein will work!