Keto Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole - Easy and Cheesy 🧀
An easy and cheesy keto-friendly casserole featuring chicken, bacon, ranch flavors, and plenty of cheese, perfect for a weeknight meal.
Equipment
- 9x13 inch Baking Dish
- Large Bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh broccoli florets
- 0.5 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon dried chives
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 0.75 cup heavy cream
- 2 ounces light cream cheese softened
- 4 cups cooked chicken breast chopped or shredded
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
- 8 slices crispy cooked bacon chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Get your oven ready by preheating it to 400°F (200°C).
- Broccoli Base: Spread the fresh broccoli florets evenly in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Creamy Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, softened light cream cheese, dried parsley, dill, chives, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Add Fillings: Gently stir in the cooked, chopped chicken breast, about 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheddar cheese, and most of the chopped crispy bacon into the creamy mixture. Save a little bacon for the top if you like!
- Assemble Casserole: Pour the chicken and cream mixture over the broccoli in the baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Top & Bake: Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and any reserved bacon over the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly, and the cheese is melted and golden. Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Nutrition per serving (6 servings total):
- Calories: 506 kcal
- Total Carbs: 5g
- Net Carbs: 4g
- Fats: 36g
- Protein: 41g
