Chicken Devan – Keto friendly

Took our family Chicken Devan recipe and made it keto friendly.   This recipe made 5 servings and was a total of 678 calories / serving.

Recipe:

• 2 crowns broccoli; cooked & chopped
• 3 cups cooked and shredded chicken
• 6 oz mushrooms, thick sliced
• 1 batch homemade cream of chicken/mushroom soup
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 6 oz mushrooms, chopped
  • 1/2 yellow onion, small, chopped fine
  • 4 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp arrowroot (or cornstarch)
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1.5 cups grated sharp Cheddar
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• Salt and pepper; to taste
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 2 oz grated Parmesan
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons Curry Powder (to taste)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F

Homemade Chicken Mushroom Soup

1. Chop mushrooms into small pieces.
2. Melt butter in skillet
3. Add the mushrooms and cook 2 minutes
4. Add the onions and garlic, cook for 2 more minutes
5. Add the heavy cream, chicken broth, cornstarch or arrowroot, cook for another few minutes until it begins to thicken. Set aside.

Chicken Devan

1. Cook Chicken w/chicken broth and 1 Tbsp curry powder – until you can pull it apart with 2 forks
2. Shred chicken, set aside
3. Cook broccoli al dente, chop it up
4. In a medium bowl, combine the soup, mayonnaise, sour cream, Cheddar cheese, lemon juice, remaining curry powder, salt and pepper, to taste, add wine
5. Whisk together to make a sauce. Mix well with a spatula
6. Place chicken in the bottom of brownie pan or similar size pan
7. Place broccoli on top of the shredded chicken
8. Place cooked broccoli on top of chicken
9. Pour the sauce over the broccoli and chicken
10. Pat down evenly and smooth with a spatula
11. Sprinkle Parmesan over the top

Bake for about 30 to 45 minutes.

Cook’s Note: Try topping with Cheddar or Gruyere cheese. Also, if you really like the curry flavor, add as much as you like until you think it tastes good!