Keto Chicken Alfredo Broccoli Bake (Creamy, Cheesy, Low-Carb in 45 Minutes)

Tutorial: how to make keto chicken alfredo broccoli bake — homemade alfredo, juicy chicken, tender broccoli, golden cheese crust. 45 min low-carb dinner.

Introduction

Tutorial: how to make keto chicken alfredo broccoli bake — pasta-free, 6g net carbs, 45 min.

Ingredients List

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  • 1.5 lbs chicken cubes + 1 head broccoli + 2 tbsp olive oil + 1 tsp salt + 1/2 tsp pepper + 1 tsp garlic powder + 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Alfredo: 4 tbsp butter + 4 garlic + 1.5 cups heavy cream + 4 oz cream cheese + 1.5 cups parmesan + 1/2 tsp salt + 1/4 tsp white pepper + 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • Topping: 1.5 cups mozzarella + 1/4 cup parmesan + 2 tbsp parsley

Timing

Prep 15 min. Sauté 10 min. Sauce 5 min. Bake 15 min. Total 45 min.

Step 1 — Preheat

400°F. Grease 9×13 dish.

Step 2 — Sear Chicken

Season + sear 5 min — outside golden, inside slightly pink.

Step 3 — Blanch Broccoli

Boiling water 90 sec; ice shock.

Step 4 — Alfredo

Butter + garlic 60 sec; cream + cream cheese; parmesan in 3 batches.

Step 5 — Layer

Chicken + broccoli; pour sauce; top mozz + parm.

Step 6 — Bake + Broil

12 min bake; 2–3 min broil.

Nutritional Information

  • Calories 540 | Protein 38g | Fat 40g | Net carbs 6g | Calcium 35% DV

Healthier Alternatives

Cauliflower mix. Coconut cream + nutritional yeast. Half-and-half. Sun-dried tomatoes or spinach.

Serving Suggestions

Arugula salad. Garlic bread for non-keto. Chardonnay.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Pre-shredded cheese
  • Overcooked broccoli
  • Boiled cream
  • No broil
  • Fully cooked chicken

Storing Tips

Fridge 4 days. Freeze 2 months. Make-ahead 24 hr.

Conclusion

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FAQs

Frozen broccoli? Thaw + dry; skip blanch.

Cheese? Block parm + mozz.

Grainy? Pre-shredded cheese.

Thighs? Yes.

GF? Yes.

Crock pot? Sear, slow 3 hr low, broil.

Recipe Card: Keto Chicken Alfredo Broccoli Bake

Prep: 15 min | Cook: 30 min | Total: 45 min | Serves: 6 | Calories: 540/serving | Net carbs: 6g

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs cubed chicken + 1 head broccoli + 2 tbsp olive oil + seasonings
  • Alfredo: 4 tbsp butter + 4 garlic + 1.5 cups cream + 4 oz cream cheese + 1.5 cups parmesan + salt + white pepper + nutmeg
  • Topping: 1.5 cups mozzarella + 1/4 cup parmesan + parsley

Instructions

  1. Preheat 400°F; grease 9×13 dish.
  2. Sear seasoned chicken cubes 5 min.
  3. Blanch broccoli 90 sec; ice shock.
  4. Make alfredo: butter + garlic, then cream + cream cheese, then parmesan in batches.
  5. Combine chicken and broccoli; pour sauce; top with mozzarella and parmesan.
  6. Bake 12 min; broil 2–3 min until golden.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 540 | Protein 38g | Fat 40g | Net carbs 6g | Calcium 35% DV

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