🥦 Cheesy Chicken & Veggie Casserole (WW, Keto & Diabetic-Friendly)

✅ Why This Recipe Works

  • Weight Watchers: Only 2–3 SmartPoints per serving (depending on cheese brand).
  • Keto-Friendly: Just 4 net carbs per serving.
  • Diabetic-Friendly: High in protein, low glycemic, no sugar added.
  • Meal Prep: Freezer-friendly and perfect for lunches or dinners.

🛒 Ingredients (6 servings)

  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or cubed
  • 2 cups broccoli florets (steamed lightly)
  • 1 cup cauliflower rice (fresh or frozen, squeezed dry if frozen)
  • 1 cup zucchini, diced
  • ½ cup mushrooms, sliced
  • ½ cup onion, diced
  • 1 cup reduced-fat shredded mozzarella (or cheddar for keto richness)
  • ½ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt (WW-friendly; for keto swap with sour cream)
  • ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or cooking spray (for greasing dish)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×9 casserole dish with olive oil or spray.
  2. Mix the sauce: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, Greek yogurt, almond milk, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Add the base: Stir in chicken, broccoli, cauliflower rice, zucchini, mushrooms, and onion. Mix until coated.
  4. Fold in cheese: Reserve ¼ cup cheese for topping, stir the rest into the mixture.
  5. Bake: Pour mixture into casserole dish, sprinkle remaining cheese on top, and bake for 30–35 minutes until set and golden.
  6. Cool & serve: Let cool 5–10 minutes before slicing into 6 servings.

🍽 Nutrition (Per Serving – 6 servings)

  • Calories: ~165
  • Fat: 8g
  • Carbs: 6g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Net Carbs: 4g
  • Protein: 18g

⚖️ Weight Watchers SmartPoints

  • Blue & Purple: 2 points
  • Green: 3 points

💡 Tips & Variations

  • Add spice: Mix in jalapeños or chili flakes for a spicy kick.
  • Make it creamier: Use part-skim ricotta or cottage cheese instead of yogurt.
  • More protein: Add diced turkey sausage or ground turkey.
  • Meal prep: Store in fridge up to 4 days or freeze in portions for up to 2 months.

👉 This Cheesy Chicken & Veggie Casserole hits all the marks: low-carb, high-protein, WW-approved, and completely diabetic-friendly.