Keto Chicken Casserole
This keto chicken casserole is a simple family dinner made with chicken, bacon, mushrooms, and plenty of cheese. Everything comes together in one pan before being finished in the oven with a layer of melted mozzarella. It's rich, filling, and easy enough for a weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 1.1 lb Boneless Chicken Leg and Thigh Meat
- 2.8 oz Streaky Bacon
- 7 oz White Mushrooms
- 3 ½ tbsp Cream Cheese
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese
- 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella
- ⅖ cup Heavy Cream
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 tsp Onion Powder You can use separate onion and garlic powder
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- ½ tsp Cayenne Pepper
- ½ tsp Black Pepper
- Salt to taste
- 1 tsp Parsley chopped
Instructions
- Add the bacon to a cold frying pan or sauté pan and place over medium heat. Cook until the fat has rendered and the bacon is crisp. Remove the bacon from the pan and set aside, keeping the bacon fat in the pan.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Add the chicken and cook over medium heat.
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Stir and cook until the chicken is almost cooked through.
- Add the mushrooms and cook until they release their moisture. Use this liquid to mix in the cream cheese and cheddar, stirring until smooth and combined.
- Pour in the heavy cream and chopped parsley and cook for a few minutes, until the sauce thickens.
- Transfer the mixture to an ovenproof dish. Sprinkle the cooked bacon over the top, then cover evenly with the shredded mozzarella.
- Bake until the cheese is melted and golden brown. Serve hot.
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Nutrition
Calories: 679kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 35gFat: 57gSaturated Fat: 32gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 228mgSodium: 1145mgPotassium: 675mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1382IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 388mgIron: 2mg
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