Cheesy Ranch Chicken & Broccoli {Keto & Low Carb Friendly}
Calories 630kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken breasts (3 small breasts)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 ranch seasoning (3 small breasts)
- 4 ounces cream cheese (3 small breasts)
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 1/2 cups broccoli (3 small breasts)
- 2/3 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup crumbled bacon
- 1/2 cup cheese
- 2 cups cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled bacon
Instructions
- I cooked my chicken first in a slow cooker on high for 3.5 hrs with a little chicken broth and salt/pepper.Remove chicken from the slow cooker and shred.Preheat oven to 350 degrees.In an oven-safe skillet melt 2 tablespoons butter.Next, add ranch seasoning, cream cheese, heavy whipping cream, chicken broth, 1/4 cup crumbled bacon, and 1/2 cup cheese.Use a whisk to combine ingredients and cook on low for 5 minutes.If using a steam bag of broccoli follow directions on the bag to steam.
- Otherwise, steam fresh broccoli in microwave until it reaches desired tenderness while the ranch mixture is simmering.Add shredded chicken and cooked broccoli to ranch mixture and stir to combine.Sprinkle 2 cups cheese and 1/2 cup crumbled bacon on top.Cook in oven for 25 minutes then move to top rack.Cook on broil 2-3 minutes until cheese is bubbly and bacon is browned.
Originally posted 2019-02-20 18:26:43.