Chicken & Bell Peppers Casserole

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:

1. We can warm up the oven at 375 degrees F.
2. Then we can warm up the olive oil in a pan on moderate flame.
3. We can add the salt, onion seasoning, pepper, and garlic seasoning in the chicken and cook the chicken until
4. well cooked and browned & put aside.
5. Now we can include the bell pepper in the skillet.
6. Saute the pepper for five to seven minutes until the bell pepper becomes tender.
7. We can add the paprika, heavy cream, mozzarella cheese, cream cheese, and sour cream to the dish.
8. Mix the components with the whisk.
9. Now we can combine the chicken, bell pepper, and cream sauce in the casserole dish & distribute it properly.
10. We can add the remaining Parmesan and mozzarella cheese to the casserole.
11. Then bake the casserole for twenty to twenty-five minutes or till the casserole gets brown.
12. 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