Keto Broccoli and Cheddar Chicken Casserole
So, here we are, craving comfort food but refusing to make peace with carbs or chickens. This Keto Broccoli and Cheddar Chicken Casserole (spoiler alert: totally vegan) skips the bird and brings in bold flavors, creamy goodness, and greens that don’t require a therapy session. It’s like your favorite cheesy bake, but upgraded for the plant-powered, sass-powered, low-carb life. Broccoli shows up. “Cheddar” melts like your stress when the wine hits. And chick’n? Oh honey, we’re faking it fabulously. So grab your spatula and serve some drama—this casserole’s here to slay, not stay mild.
Keto Broccoli and Cheddar Chicken Casserole
A cheesy, hearty, plant-based twist on a classic comfort bake that keeps it low in carbs and high in sass.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 head broccoli chopped (about 2 cups)
- 1 package vegan chick’n strips about 1.5 cups, chopped
- ¾ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¾ cup shredded vegan cheddar-style cheese
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water for thickening
- ¼ cup crushed almond flour crackers optional topping
- Chopped parsley for garnish because we’re fancy
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly grease the casserole dish like you’re buttering up a first date.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until soft and gossip-worthy.
- Toss in garlic, chopped broccoli, and vegan chick’n. Sauté for 5–7 minutes, until broccoli looks bright and smug.
- In a bowl, whisk almond milk, nutritional yeast, Dijon, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add cornstarch slurry and whisk again.
- Pour sauce into the veggie skillet. Stir until mixture thickens slightly—like your plotlines during a rom-com.
- Fold in shredded vegan cheddar and let it melt like your patience at the DMV.
- Pour the cheesy mixture into your casserole dish. Smooth it out like your best concealer.
- Top with crushed crackers if using. Bake uncovered for 25 minutes, until bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with parsley. Serve warm and watch everyone question how it’s vegan.
Notes
📊 Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 230
- Total Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
💊 Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin C: 75%
- Calcium: 20%
- Iron: 18%
- Vitamin A: 22%
- Folate: 15%
💡 Additional Tips to Elevate Flavor
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice for zing—like citrus botox.
- Stir in chopped jalapeños if you like your casserole with an attitude.
- Sub cauliflower for broccoli if you’re feeling rebellious.
- Use smoked paprika to add BBQ-ish flair without needing a grill.
- Pair it with a crisp salad or—let’s be honest—more casserole.
