Keto Creamy Chicken, Bacon, and Cauliflower Bake

Ingredients

• Bacon (chopped)4 slices
• Chicken Breasts (boneless, skinless)1 lb (pound)
• Cauliflower (cut into florets)1 medium head
• Heavy Cream1 cup
• Chicken Broth1/2 cup
• Cheddar Cheese (shredded)1/2 cup
• Garlic (minced)2 cloves
• Dried Thyme1 teaspoon
• Dried Parsley1 teaspoon
• Salt
• Pepper
• Fresh Parsley (optional garnish)

Instructions

1. 1Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set it aside.
2. 2In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and set it aside, leaving the bacon fat in the skillet.
3. 3Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Add the chicken to the skillet with the bacon fat and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
4. 4In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the cauliflower florets until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain the cauliflower and set it aside.
5. 5In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the heavy cream, chicken broth, minced garlic, dried thyme, dried parsley, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. 6In the prepared baking dish, layer the cooked chicken, cooked cauliflower, and crispy bacon. Pour the creamy sauce evenly over the top.
7. 7Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the dish.
8. 8Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
9. 9Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.
10. 10Serve the Keto creamy chicken, bacon, and cauliflower bake hot as a satisfying main dish.