Description
This Tuscan Chicken Broccoli Bake is a creamy, cheesy low-carb casserole made with juicy chicken, tender broccoli, pesto, and melty mozzarella. It’s the perfect easy weeknight dinner that feels comforting without the carbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 heaping cup cottage cheese
- 1/3 cup pesto
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 4 small broccoli crowns, cut into small florets
- 1½ lbs chicken breasts, cubed
- Salt, to taste
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 8 oz shredded mozzarella
- 5 oz mini fresh mozzarella balls (optional)
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- Chili pepper flakes (for garnish)
- Fresh basil (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare Sauce: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, cottage cheese, and pesto until combined. Set aside.
- Cook Broccoli: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add broccoli and sauté 3–4 minutes until fork-tender. Season with salt. Remove and set aside.
- Cook Chicken: In the same skillet, heat remaining olive oil. Season chicken with salt and cook about 5 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked through.
- Combine: Add broccoli, chicken, cherry tomatoes, and shredded mozzarella to the cottage cheese mixture. Stir until evenly coated.
- Assemble: Transfer mixture to a 9×13-inch baking dish. Spread evenly. Top with mini mozzarella balls (if using) and sprinkle with Parmesan.
- Bake: Bake for 35 minutes, or until golden and bubbling.
- Rest & Serve: Let rest 5–10 minutes. Garnish with chili flakes and fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, blend the cottage cheese before mixing.
- Chicken thighs can be substituted for breasts.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- You can assemble ahead and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking.
- Broil for 1–2 minutes at the end for a more golden top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/6 of dish)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg