Keto Chicken and Broccoli Casserole With Bacon

 Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
• 3 cups broccoli florets
• 2 tbsp butter unsalted
• 2 tsp garlic minced
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese + 1/2 cup
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
• 1/3 cup bacon

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat on the stove.
3. Add the chicken to the skillet along with salt and pepper to taste, and saute until the chicken is cooked through.
4. While the chicken is cooking, blanch the broccoli in boiling water until it is just starting to become tender. Rinse under cold water and drain completely.
5. Mix the chicken and broccoli together in a greased 9x13 casserole dish.
6. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
7. Add the minced garlic to the melted butter, and saute for 30 seconds.
8. Pour the heavy whipping cream into the pan, and saute and whisk until it thickens.
9. Stir 1 cup of cheddar cheese and the parmesan cheese into the cream mixture until the cheeses have completely melted.
10. Fold the bacon pieces into the cheese sauce.
11. Pour the cheese sauce over the chicken and broccoli, and toss to coat.
12. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top of the casserole and back for 20 minutes.
13. Add additional bacon pieces of garnish if desired and serve.