
Keto Chicken & Bell Peppers Casserole is a very tasty, delicious, and low-carb dish. It is perfect for people on the keto or low-carb diet. This dish is made with a blend of sour cream, cream cheese, and heavy cream to create a creamy mixture to coat the sautéed chicken & bell pepper. When the dish is baked, then we can top this casserole with Parmesan & mozzarella cheese. We can easily adapt this recipe and add the cheese and spices of the preferred choice. This Chicken & Bell Peppers Casserole is prepared very simply and quickly in just forty-five minutes.
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STATS:
- Serving size: 1 ½ cups
- Cook time: Twenty-five mints.
- Cuisine: American
- Total time: Forty mints.
- Calories: 320 Kcal
- Course: Dinner, Lunch
- Diet: Keto, & Gluten-Free
- Prep time: Fifteen mints.
- Serving: 4
EQUIPMENT:
- Skillet
- Knife
- Bowl
- Spatula
- Casserole dish
- Whisk
INGREDIENTS:
- Two tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt & pepper
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 1 green bell pepper
- ¼ cup cream cheese
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- One teaspoon garlic seasoning
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- ½ tsp. smoked paprika
- 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese
- One teaspoon onion seasoning
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
- Optional: fresh parsley
INGREDIENTS NOTES:
CHICKEN:
- We have to use the without bone and skin chicken fillet as it cooks easily.
BELL PEPPER:
- Bell pepper is utilized to make this dish and they are naturally sweet and colorful as well as low in carbs also.
SOUR CREAM & CREAM CHEESE:
- We combine the sour cream & cream cheese to prepare the thick and creamy base which makes this dish tasty.
HEAVY CREAM:
- Heavy cream is added to prepare the smooth and cohesive sauce.
MOZZARELLA CHEESE:
- We use the mozzarella cheese to make this dish tasty and cheesy.
PARMESAN CHEESE:
- Parmesan cheese is added to this casserole to give the strong cheesy and nutty flavor and it helps to brown the top as well.
OLIVE OIL:
- It is used to toss the vegetables and chicken and it adds healthy fats in the casserole.
PAPRIKA:
- We add the smoked paprika to this casserole to add the smoky taste without the additional carbs.
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INSTRUCTION:
- We can warm up the oven at 375 degrees F.
- Then we can warm up the olive oil in a pan on moderate flame.
- We can add the salt, onion seasoning, pepper, and garlic seasoning in the chicken and cook the chicken until
- well cooked and browned & put aside.
- Now we can include the bell pepper in the skillet.
- Saute the pepper for five to seven minutes until the bell pepper becomes tender.
- We can add the paprika, heavy cream, mozzarella cheese, cream cheese, and sour cream to the dish.
- Mix the components with the whisk.
- Now we can combine the chicken, bell pepper, and cream sauce in the casserole dish & distribute it properly.
- We can add the remaining Parmesan and mozzarella cheese to the casserole.
- Then bake the casserole for twenty to twenty-five minutes or till the casserole gets brown.
- We can garnish the Chicken & Bell Peppers Casserole with the parsley and serve warm.
SERVING IDEAS:
- Serve this casserole with cauliflower rice on the side for the full meal.
- We can also add avocado slices on the side to add the healthy fat content to the meal.
- Serve with a lemon-and-olive-oil-dressed green salad along with this casserole.
- We can have this casserole with the roasted broccoli and zucchini.
- You can also sprinkle the crushed pork on the casserole for the additional crunch and taste.
- We can also add guacamole for the Tex-Mex taste.
TIPS:
- We have to cut the chicken into uniform bits so that it gets cooks properly.
- You have to use full-fat dairy products to make a true keto-friendly casserole.
- We would also add the chili flakes to make the spicy casserole.
- We can let it rest for five minutes before we serve it for the best taste.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- We can put the slices in the airtight dish and store the dish for 4 days.
FREEZER:
- We can make and wrap the portions in plastic wrap and store the dish for 2 months.
FAQs:
Is this casserole low in carbs?
- This casserole is only comprised of 5g net carbs and 28g protein is present in a single serving of this dish.
Is this casserole gluten-free?
- This casserole is completely gluten-free as there is no flour or gluten-containing ingredient.
Can I exclude the sour cream?
- Yes, you can utilize Greek yogurt as its substitute but it might change the texture as well.
Will we store this casserole?
- We can store these casserole slices in an airtight container and save this dish for 4 days in the fridge and 2 months in the freezer.
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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 320 kcal
Net carbs: 5g
Total carbs: 6g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 28g
Fat: 20g
Sodium: 480mg
Potassium: 550mg
Serving size: 1 ½ cups