Description
This creamy low carb chicken casserole combines tender chicken, broccoli, turkey bacon, ranch dressing, garlic, cheddar, and mozzarella. It is an easy keto-friendly family dinner that takes only 45 minutes from start to finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups broccoli florets
- 8 slices cooked turkey bacon, chopped
- 4 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese, for topping
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese, for topping
- Nonstick cooking spray or butter, for greasing the baking dish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
- Steam or blanch the broccoli until it is bright green and just tender.
- Drain the broccoli thoroughly and let excess moisture escape.
- Place the chicken, broccoli, turkey bacon, garlic, ½ cup mozzarella, ½ cup cheddar, and ranch dressing in a large bowl.
- Stir gently until the ranch dressing coats the ingredients evenly.
- Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheddar and mozzarella over the top.
- Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, until hot and bubbly.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 to 10 minutes before dividing it into six portions and serving.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, stir in a splash of heavy cream or two tablespoons of sour cream.
- Use rotisserie chicken to reduce preparation time.
- Cauliflower or roasted zucchini can replace the broccoli.
- Drain the broccoli thoroughly to prevent a watery casserole.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.
- Freeze tightly wrapped portions for up to three months and thaw them in the refrigerator before reheating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 760
- Fat: 33
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 18
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 28
- Cholesterol: 105