Keto Chicken Parmesan Casserole (Printable)
A comforting low-carb Italian bake with tender chicken, marinara, and crispy 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
# Directions:
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 black pepper. Mix until evenly incorporated.
03 - Spread the chicken mixture evenly across the bottom of the prepared casserole dish, pressing lightly to create an even layer.
04 - Pour the sugar-free marinara sauce over the chicken mixture, spreading gently with a spoon to cover the surface completely.
05 - Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses evenly over the sauce layer.
06 - Scatter crushed pork rinds over the cheese layer for added texture and crunch.
07 - Bake for 25-30 minutes, or 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 Tips:
01 -
- It delivers all the comfort of traditional chicken parmesan without the carb-heavy breading
- The whole family can enjoy this dinner while you stay in ketosis
02 -
- The pork rind topping is not necessary but it adds such a perfect crunch that I highly recommend trying it at least once
- This dish actually tastes better the next day so consider making a double batch for easy lunches
03 -
- Room temperature cream cheese mixes much more smoothly so take it out of the fridge about 30 minutes before starting
- Grate your own Parmesan from a wedge if possible because pre-grated cheese has anti-caking agents that affect melting