This keto chicken casserole is smothered in cream sauce, stuffed full of veggies, covered in cheese, then finished with a “crumb’ topping that taste better than breadcrumbs. It’s comfort food at its finest and a weeknight dinner hero.
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What’s in This Keto Casserole
There are a million ways to make a keto chicken casserole, here’s our favorite. A creamy sauce that comes together with very little effort, and veggies that don’t need to be sautéed:
- The chicken – Any cooked chicken will do here–we love shredded rotisserie chicken, poached chicken, etc. You can even use ground chicken for a ground chicken casserole.
- The veggies – Only broccoli, this adds a pop of fresh flavor, and only needs to be blanched first.
- The sauce – Cream cheese, ranch dressing, heavy cream, sour cream, and bullion. The best sauce and so easy!
Tweaks + Substitutions
- Swap the protein. Turkey, pork, or beef (ala keto cheeseburger casserole).
- Add spice. Jalapenos, Tabasco, cayenne pepper, you name it.
- Add more vegetables. Sauté and toss in your faves–think bell peppers, onions, leeks, or green beans (ala keto green bean casserole).
How to Make Keto Chicken Casserole
As mentioned this keto chicken casserole is about as easy as they come. Here’s how and a few step-by-step photos:
- Blanch your broccoli. Make sure the surface of your broccoli is totally dry before adding it to the sauce.
- Combine sauce ingredients. Soft cream cheese is key in getting everything incorporated.
- Add chicken and broccoli and spread into a casserole dish.
- Sprinkle cheese on top (and pork rinds if using). Bake in preheated oven.
Time Saving Tips
Casseroles were born to get dinner on the table quickly. But if you want dinner even quicker, try these tips:
- Buy pre-cooked chicken – Costco has shredded rotisserie chicken.
- Buy broccoli florets – you can usually find bagged florets in the veggie section.
- Buy keto ranch dressing, instead of making your own. Most storebought products are low carb, just read labels carefully. I love Hidden Valley Ranch.
Ways to Serve
This keto chicken casserole is delicious on its own or served alongside veggies or bread to bulk up the meal. Here are some ideas for you:
- Alongside a pop of something crisp and fresh like side keto salads.
- Over a bed of cauliflower rice. Option to also make rice for those at the table not eating low carb.
- Keto bread is a great way to soak up the extra sauce.
- Over keto pasta like sauteed zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash.
Meal Prep + Storing
This keto casserole makes incredible leftovers, and is great for meal prep!
- Store leftover keto chicken casserole in the fridge in an airtight container.
- Reheat it in the microwave for 90 seconds with a damp paper towel on top.
- To add crunch (back), sprinkle your microwaved slice with additional crushed pork rinds (they’ll soften in the fridge).
- Freeze – this cream based casserole won’t stand up well in the freezer (like my loaded cauliflower casserole), so I don’t recommend freezing it.
More Keto Casserole Recipes
- Keto Pizza Casserole
- Keto Shepherd’s Pie
- Spaghetti Squash Casserole
- Keto Green Bean Casserole
- Zucchini Enchiladas
Keto Chicken Casserole
Print Recipe Pin RecipeIngredients
- 4 cups Chicken Breast shredded
- 1 pound Broccoli cut into florets
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoon better than bullion
- 2 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- 1 Ounce Pork rinds crushed. optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 F.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil, and add the broccoli. Cook until just tender, about 3 minutes. Drain in a colander while prepping the rest.
- In a large bowl, combine the ranch dressing, heavy cream, softened cream cheese, sour cream, and bullion with an electric mixer until completely smooth. Add the chicken and broccoli and toss to coat.
- Pour into a 9×13, or a 9" round casserole dish. Top with cheddar cheese and pork rinds (if using). Bake in preheated oven until the cheese has melted and the casserole is heated through about 30 minutes.
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Lindsey’s Tips
- How to crush the pork rinds. Place rinds in a ziplock baggie, sip the baggie and crush using a rolling pin until they’re the size of bread crumbs.
Lindsey – you are excellent! I made this and it was loved by the entire family, even my picky granddaughter. I did modify the recipe by including a base of riced cauliflower. I also added sliced mushrooms to the veggies. My container is an 8×10. I could have used a smaller one to make a thicker casserole but why fool with success?
As an aside, I LOVE the recipes you provide and have made many of them.
Whoot whoot! SO happy to hear that Rick, and thank you for the kind words, they mean more than you know ?!
How many servings does this make?
Hello Lori! This recipe can make 6 servings, Hope you enjoy! ❤️
I made this! And my picky husband likes it! I used sour cream, and onions (instead of leeks). Next time I make this, we will have leeks and pork rinds. It is so quick and easy to make, and the combo of chicken, cheese and broccoli make a complete comfort food. I also made my first cauliflower rice. I like it! THANK YOU, again for your amazing recipes. ❤️
Awesome Cathy! I am so happy you and your husband enjoyed it ? Thanks for being here! ❤️
Wonderful recipes. It looks so yummy and tasty.
Hello Varun! I hope you give this a try! ?
This is incredibly delicious!! ?
I’m so glad you enjoyed Vanessa!?
Love this recipe, it was o good! Unfortunately, I had invited a friend over who can’t eat pork, (that is what delivery is for) so does anyone have an idea on how I can keep this low carb, without the pork rinds?
No bread crumbs etc, thanks
Hey Jerry! Great question! I haven’t tried either of these products, but they seem like a great substitute — these nut-based bread crumbs, or these made from wheat protein isolate. I do really like the taste of the quest protein chips, you could crumble them up and sprinkle them on top for added texture. Let us know what you think!
I bought some low carb bread (about 4 carbs each piece) and crushed them, it worked great.
They are not exactly bread but more like a crunchy cracker bread, it is called Broghies, rather plain but not bad when added to things or with eggs on top 🙂
Sounds great Jerry! I have to check that out, Thank you for sharing ?
what could I use instead of pork rinds please Lindsey
Hi Carole! Pork rinds are optional to add a crunchy texture. You could use some roughly chopped nuts instead? Unfortunately, pork rinds really give you the best “breadcrumb” texture here. Hope you enjoy!
I favour low carb meals, but like many diabetics I have to watch my weight. Because of the cheese, this dish contains too much fat.
Hi Conrad! Makes sense! Hope you find other recipes here you like here!
It’s loaded with cheese and ranch! I mean, what’s not to love? Fantastic.
Yay! Can’t agree with you more, Beth!
This is so mouth-watering! I must try this soon!
Can’t wait to hear what you think, Sandra!
Looks incredible! Adding on our weeknight dinner rotation!
Yay! Hope you like it, Erin!
This casserole has all the ingredients I love! It’s so flavorful and creamy!
Yay! So glad you loved it, Catalina!
This was delicious, I brought it to a pot luck. However, when I entered the recipe into carb manager, it came out as 728 calories and 12 carbs. With all of the cream, etc. a higher count seems more likely. What do you think?
Hi Melissa! The nutritional information is just an estimate provided by a food calculator database. I strongly recommend you calculate using whatever method you find most accurate. Happy you enjoyed!!