Description
ThisEasy Low Carb Chicken Casserole is a quick and healthy meal perfect for busy weeknights. Packed with tender chicken, cheese, bacon, and vegetables, it’s keto-friendly, comforting, and beginner-approved.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups diced or shredded cooked chicken breast
- 8 slices cooked and chopped bacon
- 5 cups broccoli florets or 1 pound thawed frozen spinach (well-drained)
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (for topping)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (for topping)
- Optional: 1–3 teaspoons ranch seasoning mix
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Vegetables: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). If using frozen spinach, make sure it’s thawed and squeeze out all the moisture using a kitchen towel. If using broccoli, blanch it for 2–3 minutes in boiling water until it turns bright green, then drain and pat dry.
- Mix the Main Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, chopped bacon, garlic, drained vegetables, ranch dressing, and half of the mozzarella and cheddar cheeses. If using ranch seasoning, mix it in for extra flavor. Stir until everything is well combined.
- Assemble the Casserole: Transfer the mixture into a 9×13 inch casserole dish. Use a spatula to spread it out evenly, pressing down slightly to ensure it holds together while baking.
- Add the Cheese Topping: Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole. This will form a perfectly melty and golden layer.
- Bake and Serve: Bake for 15–20 minutes or until the top is bubbling and golden brown. Check doneness by inserting a knife into the center—it should come out hot. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving to help it firm up.
Notes
- To reduce prep time, use a store-bought rotisserie chicken.
- Turkey bacon is a good substitute for pork bacon.
- For a tangy twist, mix sour cream with ranch seasoning in place of bottled dressing.
- If using fresh spinach instead of frozen, sauté it first until wilted and squeeze out any moisture.
- Always reserve half the cheese for topping to avoid a greasy casserole.
- Prep Time: 15–20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15–20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 380–420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 105mg