Keto Chicken and Mushroom Casserole
In the world of Keto comfort food, where hearty and satisfying meals meet low-carb requirements, the Keto Chicken and Mushroom Casserole stands out as a masterpiece. This recipe encapsulates the essence of comfort dinners, offering warmth, flavor, and a delightful combination of ingredients that make it a staple for Keto enthusiasts.What to serve with this casserole?This casserole harmonizes perfectly with a variety of complementary
How to Make It
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350F/ 180C. Slice the chicken into thin strips and transfer to a bowl. Season with salt and pepper and mix to combine. Slice the mushrooms and onions and mince the garlic. Set them aside.
Step 2
Add 1 tbsp olive oil to a large pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken and spread it into one layer. Sauté until golden. Don’t worry about cooking the chicken thoroughly; it still needs to go in the oven.
Step 3
Transfer the chicken to the casserole dish. Add 1 tbsp of olive oil to the skillet and add the sliced mushrooms and onions. Sauté until soft and golden.
Step 4
Season the mushrooms and onions with salt and pepper. Add garlic and saute another 1-2 min. Spread the mixture over the chicken.
Step 5
To a saucepan over medium heat, add the butter. Once melted, Add the broth, heavy cream, lemon juice, and xanthan gum. Whisk until the xanthan gum is dissolved.
Step 6
Bring the sauce to a simmer, whisking occasionally. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and take off the heat. Pour the sauce over the chicken and mushrooms.
Step 7
Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Take the foil off and broil for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley and enjoy.
Ingredients
- Chicken breast – 400 g
- Salt – 1 tsp
- Black pepper – 0.5 tsp
- Extra virgin olive oil – 2 tbsp
- Mushrooms – 300 g
- Onion – 0.5 small
- Garlic – 2 clove
- Butter – 1 tbsp
- Chicken broth – 0.5 cup
- Lemon juice – 0.5 tbsp
- Heavy cream – 0.5 cup
- Baking Aids Xanthan Gum – 0.5 tsp
- Fresh Parsley (for flavoring only) – 2 tbsp