Description
A delightful blend of tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and fragrant garlic, creating an elegant, low-carb casserole perfect for any dining occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (trimmed and pounded to even thickness)
- 2 cups fresh mushrooms (sliced)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for sautéing)
- 1 cup heavy cream (room temperature)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, finely chopped)
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or more, for extra richness)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish, finely chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a casserole dish with a touch of olive oil.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat, then add the sliced mushrooms and sauté until golden brown for about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant. Be careful not to let garlic burn.
- Remove the mushrooms and garlic from the skillet, then sear the chicken breasts in the same pan until golden, about 4-5 minutes per side, deglazing the pan with a splash of chicken broth.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream, remaining chicken broth, thyme, salt, and pepper. Whisk until well blended.
- Layer the sautéed mushrooms over the seared chicken in the casserole dish, then pour the creamy mixture over the top.
- Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese on top and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Allow the casserole to rest for 10 minutes before garnishing with fresh parsley and serving.
Notes
For a gourmet touch, serve atop a creamy cauliflower purée. Adjust seasoning to taste and feel free to incorporate spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Keto
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg