Keto Chicken Parmesan Casserole (Printable version)
Golden layers of seasoned chicken, marinara, and three cheeses bake into bubbling perfection. A low-carb twist on Italian comfort.
# 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 pepper. Stir until thoroughly blended.
03 - Spread the chicken mixture evenly across the bottom of the prepared casserole dish, pressing lightly to create an even layer.
04 - Pour the marinara sauce over the chicken layer, using the back of a spoon to spread gently and cover evenly.
05 - Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses uniformly over the sauce layer.
06 - If desired, scatter crushed pork rinds over the cheese for added texture and a golden crust.
07 - Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the casserole is bubbling around the edges and the cheese topping is golden brown.
08 - Remove from oven and let stand for 5 minutes to set. Garnish with fresh basil and serve hot.
# Expert tips:
01 -
- You get all the cheesy, saucy satisfaction of traditional chicken parmesan without the carb-heavy breading and extra calories
- The cream cheese creates this incredibly rich, velvety texture that binds everything together like magic
- It reheats beautifully for lunch the next day, making it perfect for meal prep on lazy Sundays
02 -
- The cream cheese really needs to be fully softened or you'll end up with little lumps that don't melt into the chicken properly
- Don't skip the resting time after baking, I know it's tempting but those 5 minutes let the flavors settle and make serving so much easier
03 -
- Sprinkle the pork rinds on during the last 10 minutes so they stay crunchy and don't get soggy
- Use room temperature ingredients instead of cold ones for faster, more even cooking