This creamy casserole is great for dinner or a hot lunch.
Makes 4 servings, Nutrition Info Per Serving: 636 calories, 34g fat, 69g protein, 5g net carbs
Ingredients:
- 1.5 lbs chicken tenderloins or breasts , cooked and cut into 1 inch chunks
- 16 oz bag frozen broccoli cuts
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, divided
- 1/3 cup bacon crumbles
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 eggs, whisked
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
- In a large mixing bowl combine the cooked chicken and broccoli cuts, pour the whisked eggs over the chicken and broccoli and stir until evenly coated.
- Place chicken mixture in a 2 quart oven safe casserole dish
- In a small sauce pan over medium heat, heat the heavy cream and chicken broth until just close to boiling. Add in the mozzarella cheese and 2 tbsp parmesan cheese, stir until melted and creamy.
- Pour the cheese sauce evenly over the chicken and broccoli, top with remaining 2 tbsp parmesan cheese and bacon crumbles.
- Bake in oven for 25-30 minutes, until heated through and just starting to brown on top.
- Allow to cool for about 20 minutes, the sauce will thicken up as it cools.
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