4V Cheesy Low Carb Chicken & Broccoli Pasta Dinner

If you’re craving a creamy, cheesy pasta dinner but want to keep it low carb and high protein, this recipe is about to be your new favorite 🙌🥦 It has all the comfort food flavor you love — tender chicken, rich cheddar sauce, and perfectly cooked broccoli — without the heavy carb load.

Easy to make, perfect for meal prep, and customizable for lighter or higher-protein options, this dish proves you don’t have to give up pasta nights to stay on track 💚

🥦 Version 1: Classic Creamy Keto Style (Original)

🛒 Ingredients

• 12 oz low carb pasta
• 1 large chicken breast, cubed
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tsp garlic, minced
• ½ cup chicken broth
• ¾ cup heavy cream
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 packet ranch seasoning
• 12 oz broccoli, steamed
• 1 tsp each: salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, onion powder, red pepper flakes

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Toss chicken with oil and seasonings. Cook over medium heat until internal temp reaches 165°F. Remove from pan.
2. In same pan, sauté garlic. Add broth, heavy cream, and ranch seasoning. Whisk well.
3. Reduce heat and stir in cheddar until melted and smooth.
4. Add broccoli, chicken, and pasta. Mix and serve.

📊 Nutrition (Per Serving – Approx.)

• Calories: 520
• Protein: 34g
• Carbs: 14g net
• Fat: 36g

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💪 Version 2: High Protein Lighter Option

(Swap heavy cream for blended cottage cheese)

🛒 Ingredients

• 12 oz low carb pasta
• 1 large chicken breast
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tsp garlic
• ½ cup chicken broth
• 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese (blended smooth)
• ¾ cup reduced-fat cheddar
• 1 packet ranch seasoning
• 12 oz broccoli
• Same seasonings as original

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Cook chicken with oil and seasonings. Remove once done.
2. Add garlic and broth to pan.
3. Stir in blended cottage cheese and ranch seasoning.
4. Add cheddar slowly and whisk until creamy.
5. Mix in broccoli, chicken, and pasta.

📊 Nutrition (Per Serving – Approx.)

• Calories: 410
• Protein: 45g
• Carbs: 16g net
• Fat: 16g

👉 Higher protein, lower fat, fewer calories.

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🌶 Version 3: Spicy Buffalo Chicken Broccoli Pasta

🛒 Ingredients

• 12 oz low carb pasta
• 1 chicken breast
• 1 tbsp butter
• 2 tsp garlic
• ½ cup broth
• ½ cup heavy cream
• ½ cup buffalo sauce
• 1 cup cheddar + ¼ cup mozzarella
• 12 oz broccoli
• Ranch seasoning
• Extra red pepper flakes

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Season and cook chicken. Remove.
2. Add garlic, broth, heavy cream, buffalo sauce, and ranch.
3. Stir in cheeses until melted.
4. Add broccoli, chicken, pasta. Mix well.

📊 Nutrition (Per Serving – Approx.)

• Calories: 500
• Protein: 37g
• Carbs: 15g net
• Fat: 34g

🔥 Perfect if you love heat!

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🥛 Version 4: Diabetic-Friendly Lower Fat Version

(Uses milk + less cheese)

🛒 Ingredients

• 12 oz low carb pasta
• 1 chicken breast
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tsp garlic
• ½ cup broth
• ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk (or skim milk)
• ¾ cup sharp cheddar
• ½ cup blended cottage cheese
• 12 oz broccoli
• Ranch seasoning
• Same spice mix

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Cook seasoned chicken and remove.
2. Add garlic, broth, milk, ranch seasoning.
3. Stir in cheddar and cottage cheese until creamy.
4. Add broccoli, chicken, and pasta. Combine well.

📊 Nutrition (Per Serving – Approx.)

• Calories: 380
• Protein: 42g
• Carbs: 17g net
• Fat: 14g

👉 Best option for blood sugar balance and lower calories.