Creamy Keto Crack Chicken Casserole
A rich, cheesy, and crispy keto-friendly chicken casserole featuring tender chicken, creamy cheese sauce, and crispy bacon. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced (rotisserie chicken works well)
- 8 slices bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled (preferably thick-cut)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (about 150g)
- 1 packet ranch seasoning or 2 tablespoons homemade ranch mix
- ½ cup sour cream (120ml)
- 3 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish with butter or non-stick spray.
- Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 8-10 minutes. Drain on paper towels and crumble, reserving some for garnish.
- If using raw chicken breasts, cook thoroughly by boiling or pan-searing until no longer pink. Shred or dice into bite-sized pieces (about 3 cups).
- In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix until smooth.
- Stir in shredded cheddar cheese and prepared chicken until evenly coated.
- Spread the creamy chicken mixture evenly in the greased casserole dish. Sprinkle crumbled bacon (reserve some for topping) and sliced green onions over the top.
- Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle reserved bacon and extra green onions on top. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra crispiness, broil the casserole for 1-2 minutes at the end, watching carefully to avoid burning. Use rotisserie chicken for a shortcut. For dairy-free, substitute cream cheese and sour cream with coconut or cashew cream and use plant-based cheese. Adding steamed broccoli or cauliflower is a great keto-friendly veggie boost.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6th of casserole
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 700
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 30
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