Keto Chicken Parmesan Casserole (Print View)
Comforting Italian flavors with tender chicken, marinara sauce, and three cheeses create a satisfying low-carb baked 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:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a medium casserole dish with cooking spray or butter.
02 - In a large bowl, combine cooked chicken, softened cream cheese, half the mozzarella, half the Parmesan, Italian herbs, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until evenly incorporated.
03 - Spread the chicken mixture evenly across the bottom of the prepared casserole dish, pressing lightly to create a uniform layer.
04 - Pour the sugar-free marinara sauce over the chicken layer. Use a spoon to spread gently, covering the entire surface.
05 - Sprinkle the remaining shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the sauce layer.
06 - Scatter crushed pork rinds over the cheese layer for added texture and crunch.
07 - Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbling around the edges and the cheese has developed a golden-brown crust.
08 - Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh basil and serve hot.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The crispy cheese crust mimics everything you miss about traditional chicken parmesan
- It reheats beautifully for meal prep lunches that actually satisfy
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- Sugar-free marinara brands vary wildly in taste, so test a few before committing to one
- The pork rind topping makes all the difference between "good" and "can't stop eating it"
03 -
- Grate your own Parmesan instead of buying pre-grated for way better melting
- Don't skip the resting period or you'll lose those perfect distinct layers