Keto Chicken Parmesan Casserole (Printable)

Comforting chicken, marinara, and three-cheese golden crust. Easy keto-friendly Italian bake.

# What You 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 It:

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. Stir until evenly incorporated.
03 - Spread the chicken mixture evenly across the bottom of the prepared casserole dish, pressing gently to create a uniform layer.
04 - Pour the sugar-free marinara sauce over the chicken layer, spreading gently with a spoon to cover completely.
05 - Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses evenly over the sauce layer.
06 - Scatter crushed pork rinds over the cheese for extra texture and crunch.
07 - Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly around the edges and the cheese topping is golden brown.
08 - Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped fresh basil and serve hot.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The pork rind topping creates that perfect crunch you miss from breadcrumbs without kicking you out of ketosis
  • Everything comes together in one dish so you spend less time cleaning up and more time enjoying dinner
  • The cream cheese makes every bite incredibly rich and satisfying
02 -
  • Sugar-free marinara brands vary wildly in taste so try a few until you find one you actually like
  • The casserole will be extremely hot right out of the oven so that five-minute rest period isn't optional
  • Pork rinds can taste overwhelmingly salty if you crush them too finely, aim for pea-sized pieces
03 -
  • Spray your measuring cup with oil before measuring the cream cheese so it slides right out
  • Room temperature ingredients blend much better so pull everything out about 30 minutes before starting

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