Keto Chicken Parmesan Casserole (Print version)
Juicy chicken, tangy marinara, and golden cheesy crust come together in this satisfying low-carb bake.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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 It:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F and 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 black pepper. Mix until thoroughly incorporated.
03 - Spread the chicken mixture evenly across the bottom of the prepared casserole dish, pressing lightly to create a uniform layer.
04 - Pour the sugar-free marinara sauce over the chicken layer, spreading gently with a spatula to cover the entire surface.
05 - Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses evenly over the sauce layer.
06 - If using, scatter crushed pork rinds over the cheese layer for added texture and crunch.
07 - Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the casserole is bubbling around the edges and the cheese has developed a golden-brown crust.
08 - Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes to set. Garnish with chopped fresh basil and serve hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It delivers all the comfort of chicken parmesan without the breading and carbs
- The creamy interior meets crispy topping in a way that feels indulgent while staying completely keto friendly
02 -
- The cream cheese must be truly soft or you will end up with lumps in your chicken mixture
- Pork rinds lose their crunch quickly, so crush them right before sprinkling over the top
03 -
- Let the casserole rest for the full 5 minutes or it will be too loose to serve neatly
- Use freshly grated Parmesan instead of the pre shredded kind for better melting