chicken broccoli cheddar spaghetti casserole (Edit recipe)

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chicken broccoli cheddar spaghetti casserole… a cozy classic with a high-protein + low-carb glow-up. 🥦🧀✨ this is everything you love about a creamy, cheesy casserole—just made with more nutrient-dense ingredients. i used hearts of palm noodles for a low-carb twist & a creamy cottage cheese + cream cheese sauce instead of the traditional canned soup base, creating a comforting casserole that’s packed with protein and flavor. a family-friendly dinner that comes together in about 30 minutes & is perfect for meal prep.

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PREP TIME

10 minutes

COOK TIME

30 minutes

INGREDIENTS

16

Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

1.5 lb Chicken Thighs, Boneless Skinless, cut into ½” cubes
8 oz Onion, finely chopped
16 oz Broccoli, cut into florets, may use fresh or completely thawed frozen
14 oz Hearts of Palm Spaghetti
1/2 lb oven-baked bacon (click for recipe)

cheese sauce

8 oz Cream Cheese, Light
1 cup Cottage Cheese, pureed
1-1.5 cups Chicken Broth, or water
1-2 Tbsp Arrowroot Flour
2 cups Cheddar Cheese, plus extra for topping casserole
1 tsp Garlic Powder
1 tsp Onion Powder
1 tsp Smoked Paprika
1 tsp Salt and Pepper
1 tsp Herbs, Fresh, or dried, optional

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Process

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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results

preheat oven to 400.
in a bowl, toss chicken with salt & pepper.
to a large skillet, sear diced chicken in a little fat, then transfer to a large bowl.
add onions & broccoli to a skillet; cook until sauteed & moisture is evaporated.
transfer veggies, chicken, hearts of palm noodles, & bacon to a 9X13 casserole dish.
prepare the sauce, by adding all ingredients to a sauce pan & whisking until smooth.
simmer sauce until thickens, then pour into casserole.
cover & bake for 15 minutes.
remove casserole from oven, uncover, & add additional cheese on top.
bake for another 10-15 minutes (or until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165), with option to broil for last 3-5 minutes.

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This is our estimate based on online research.
Calories:	536
Fat:	24 g
Carbohydrates:	12 g
Protein:	41 g
Cholesterol:	88 g
Sodium:	752 mg
Fiber:	2 g
Sugars:	4 g
Sugar Alcohol:	0 g
Calculated for total recipe.