Keto Chicken Parmesan Casserole (Printable)
Comforting Italian-inspired bake with tender chicken, zesty marinara, and melted mozzarella-Parmesan topping in just 45 minutes.
# What goes in:
→ 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 (optional)
11 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a medium casserole dish.
02 - In a large bowl, combine cooked chicken, softened cream cheese, half the mozzarella, half the Parmesan, Italian herbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
03 - Spread the chicken mixture evenly in the prepared casserole dish.
04 - Pour the marinara sauce over the chicken layer, spreading gently to cover.
05 - Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan evenly over the top.
06 - If using, scatter crushed pork rinds over the cheese for extra crunch.
07 - Bake for 25–30 minutes until the casserole is bubbling and the cheese is golden brown.
08 - Let cool for 5 minutes, garnish with fresh basil, and serve hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- This is the kind of comfort food that makes you forget youre eating low carb
- It reheats beautifully for meal prep lunches all week long
02 -
- The cream cheese absolutely must be soft or you will get lumps in your chicken mixture
- Pork rinds lose their crunch if you add them too early in the baking process
03 -
- Letting the casserole rest for those five minutes before serving makes such a difference in texture
- Watch your pork rinds closely near the end because they can go from golden to burnt quickly