Low Carb Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Bake
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A creamy low carb chicken broccoli Alfredo bake made with tender chicken, bright broccoli, melty cheese, and a protein-boosted Alfredo sauce for the perfect cozy dinner.
- Prep time
- 10 minutes
- Cook time
- 45 minutes
- Total time
- 55 minutes
- Yield
- 4 servings
Ingredients
1½ lbs chicken breasts, cubed
Onion powder, garlic powder, salt to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb broccoli florets
8 oz Alfredo sauce (jarred or homemade)
1 cup cottage cheese, drained
Onion powder, garlic powder, salt to taste
1½ cups shredded parmesan cheese
1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheeseInstructions
- Preheat Oven: Heat oven to 375°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Blend Sauce: Add cottage cheese to a mini processor and blend smooth. Mix with Alfredo sauce and seasonings.
- Season Chicken: Toss cubed chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
- Brown Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook chicken pieces until golden.
- Layer Base: Spread broccoli evenly into the baking dish.
- Add Chicken: Scatter browned chicken over broccoli.
- Add Parmesan: Sprinkle parmesan cheese across the dish.
- Pour Sauce: Spread the creamy Alfredo-cottage cheese mixture evenly.
- Top with Mozzarella: Add mozzarella in a full, even layer.
- Bake: Bake 35 minutes until bubbling. Broil 1–2 minutes for browning.
Notes
Cut broccoli small for even cooking. Shred cheese fresh for ideal melting. Season every layer for best flavor. Optional homemade Alfredo includes butter, heavy cream, garlic, Italian herbs, and parmesan.Nutrition
- Calories
- 721
- Fat
- 42g
- Saturated fat
- 19g
- Sugar
- 5g
- Sodium
- 1645mg
- Protein
- 70g
- Carbohydrates
- 13g
- Fiber
- 3g