Keto Chicken Parmesan Casserole (Printable Version)
Comforting chicken layered with marinara and melted cheeses for a golden, bubbly keto-friendly casserole.
# What You Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
→ Sauce
02 - 1 ½ cups sugar-free marinara sauce
→ Cheeses
03 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
04 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
05 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
→ Seasonings
06 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
07 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
08 - ¼ teaspoon salt
09 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
→ Topping
10 - ¼ cup pork rinds, crushed
11 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
# How To Make:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a medium casserole dish with cooking spray or butter.
02 - In a large bowl, combine cooked chicken, softened cream cheese, half the mozzarella, half the Parmesan, Italian herbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well incorporated.
03 - Spread the chicken mixture evenly across the bottom of the prepared casserole dish, pressing gently to create an even layer.
04 - Pour the marinara sauce over the chicken mixture, using a spoon to spread gently and cover evenly.
05 - Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses evenly over the sauce layer.
06 - If using, scatter crushed pork rinds over the cheese for added texture and a golden crust.
07 - Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly around the edges and the cheese has developed a golden-brown color.
08 - Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes to set. Sprinkle with fresh basil and serve hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You get all the comfort of chicken parmesan without the breadcrumbs or carb-heavy breading
- It reheats beautifully for lunch the next day, maybe even better than fresh
02 -
- The cream cheese mixture can seem thick and difficult to stir, but keep working it until smooth
- Letting the casserole rest for those five minutes prevents it from becoming a sloppy mess when you scoop it
03 -
- Room temperature cream cheese mixes so much more smoothly than cold from the fridge
- Crush the pork rinds right before topping so they stay maximally crispy