Keto Mac And Cheese (stove top)
A cream stovetop mac and cheese made out of cream cheese, chicken, and cayenne.
Servings 6 people
Calories 408kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 large cauliflower head, cut into small florets (see video for size)
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 cups chicken, cooked and chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 tsp pink salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Add water to the bottom of a large stockpot and bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, add in the cauliflower florets, cover with a lid and steam for 5-6 minutes.
- Once fork tender, drain the water and transfer the steamed cauliflower to another large bowl. Set aside.
- Place the stockpot (used to steam cauliflower) back on the stove top at medium heat and add the chicken broth and chicken. Heat through for about a minute.
- Turn the heat up to medium-high and add in the cream, butter, cream cheese and seasonings. Combine with a wooden spoon allowing everything to melt and incorporate.
- Add in the cheddar cheese and combine using a spoon until fully melted and creamy in texture.
- Turn the heat down to medium and add the cauliflower back in. Combine using a spoon making sure all the cauliflower is covered and heated through.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Net Carbs: 6g
Serving Size: 1/6th recipe
Instant Pot Version:
- Pour broth or water into the inner pot of the Instant Pot. Add the chicken, then place a steamer basket full of the cauliflower on top of the chicken.
- Close and seal the lid. Cook on Manual High for 1 minute, then perform a quick release. Remove the basket of cauliflower and set aside.
- Press the Cancel button, then press Saute. Add the heavy cream, cream cheese, butter, salt, and peppers to the chicken and broth mixture. Stir until melted and smooth.
- Add 1 ½ cups of cheese and stir until melted, then add cauliflower. Press Cancel button. Stir until everything is well combined.
- Serve immediately, with additional cheese sprinkled on top. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 408kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 35g | Fiber: 2g