Keto Chicken Parmesan Casserole (Printer-Friendly)
Layers of tender chicken, zesty marinara, and bubbly cheese create this satisfying low-carb comfort dish.
# What You'll 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 Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a medium casserole dish with cooking spray or butter.
02 - Combine cooked chicken, softened cream cheese, half the mozzarella, half the Parmesan, Italian herbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly until well incorporated.
03 - Spread the chicken mixture evenly across the bottom of the prepared casserole dish, pressing down lightly to create a uniform layer.
04 - Pour the sugar-free marinara sauce over the chicken layer, spreading gently with a spoon to cover the entire surface evenly.
05 - Distribute the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese uniformly over the sauce layer, ensuring complete coverage.
06 - Scatter crushed pork rinds over the cheese layer for added texture and golden crunch.
07 - Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the casserole bubbles vigorously around the edges and the cheese topping develops a deep golden-brown color.
08 - Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes to set. Sprinkle with fresh chopped basil just before serving hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The golden bubbly cheese crust gives you that crispy satisfaction without the breadcrumbs
- It comes together in under 15 minutes using leftover or rotisserie chicken
02 -
- Sugar-free marinara brands vary wildly in taste and carb count
- The cream cheese must be fully soft or you will have lumps in your filling
03 -
- Use a food processor to crush pork rinds into a fine, even crumb
- Grate your own Parmesan from a wedge for better melting