Keto Chicken Parmesan Casserole (Print)
A bubbling, golden Italian-American bake combining shredded chicken, sugar-free marinara, and three cheeses for a comforting low-carb dinner.
# 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
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F and 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 until evenly distributed.
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 layer. Use a spoon to spread gently, covering the entire surface without disturbing the chicken base.
05 - Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses evenly over the marinara sauce, ensuring complete coverage.
06 - If desired, scatter crushed pork rinds over the cheese layer for added texture and a golden crust.
07 - Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the sauce bubbles around the edges and the cheese topping turns golden brown.
08 - Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes to set. Sprinkle with chopped fresh basil before serving hot.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Everything comes together in one dish with barely any prep work
- The creamy chicken layer underneath that bubbling cheese crust hits every comfort food craving
02 -
- The cream cheese must be truly softened or you will end up with lumps instead of that silky texture
- Letting the casserole rest for those 5 minutes seems pointless but it makes the difference between a mess and clean slices
03 -
- Crush your pork rinds into fine crumbs rather than large pieces for the most even coverage
- Use a fork to test doneness—the layers should hold together nicely when you slide it through