CHICKEN, BROCCOLI AND HAM CASSEROLE


 

Above before going into the oven and below bubbly and hot out of the oven.  Let’s eat!! 









CHICKEN, BROCCOLI AND HAM CASSEROLE 

You can make this with leftover turkey and ham, too.  Very tasty and an easy recipe for a satisfying supper.  Lots of vegetables help give one the nutrients we require on our low-carb diet.  Also, have enough protein, but not too much, as it can still turn into glucose through a process called gluconeogenesis if consumed in excess.


6 cups chopped fresh broccoli (1.5 L)
4 cups chopped, cooked chicken (1 L)
  (1 rotisserie chicken)
4 oz ham, diced (125 g)
11/2 cups grated Cheddar cheese (375 mL)
Creamy Sauce:
8 oz regular cream cheese, softened (250 g)
1/2 cup mayonnaise (125 mL)
2 tbsp olive oil (30 mL)
1 tbsp water (15 mL)
2 tsp Montreal Chicken seasoning (10 mL)
1 tsp cornstarch, OR arrowroot powder (5 mL)
1 tsp curry powder (5 mL)
1/2 tsp salt (2 mL)
1/4 tsp black pepper (1 mL)

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).

Spread chicken and ham in 9 x 13-inch (23 x 33 cm) baking dish.  In dish, place broccoli, pour a little water over top and place lid on dish.  Microwave on high 5 minutes.  Drain well in a colander.  Pat broccoli dry with paper towels.  Top chicken with the broccoli. 

Creamy Sauce: In food processor or blender, process cream cheese, mayonnaise, olive oil, water, Montreal Chicken seasoning, cornstarch, OR arrowroot powder, curry powder, salt and black pepper.  Pour over top of broccoli and sprinkle Cheddar cheese over all. 

Bake 35 to 40 minutes.

Yield:  9 servings
1 serving
413.6 calories
30.3 g protein
29.4 g fat
1.5 g fiber
3.4 g net carbs

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