Keto Chicken Parmesan Casserole (Printable)
Comforting low-carb bake with tender chicken, zesty marinara, and golden cheesy topping.
# 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:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a medium casserole dish with cooking spray or olive oil.
02 - In a large mixing 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 sugar-free marinara sauce over the chicken layer, using a spoon to spread gently and cover the surface evenly.
05 - Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese evenly over the sauce layer.
06 - If desired, scatter crushed pork rinds over the cheese for added texture and crunch.
07 - Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the casserole is bubbling around the edges and the cheese has melted to a golden brown.
08 - Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes to set. Sprinkle with chopped fresh basil before serving hot.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The creamy cheesy layer keeps everyone satisfied without wondering where the pasta went
- It reheats beautifully for lunch the next day if it actually lasts that long
02 -
- The pork rinds soften as leftovers but the flavor still works perfectly
- Different brands of marinara have wildly different carb counts so always check the nutrition label
03 -
- Let the cream cheese soften completely at room temperature to avoid any lumpy surprises
- Broil for the last 2 minutes if you want extra crispy cheese on top