Keto Chicken Parmesan Casserole (Printable)
Tender chicken baked with marinara and three cheeses under a golden crust.
# 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
# Steps:
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. Mix until evenly distributed.
03 - Press the chicken mixture into the prepared casserole dish in an even layer.
04 - Pour marinara sauce over the chicken mixture, spreading gently to cover completely.
05 - Sprinkle remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese evenly over the sauce layer.
06 - Scatter crushed pork rinds over the cheese for extra texture and crunch.
07 - Bake for 25–30 minutes until the casserole bubbles around edges and cheese turns golden brown.
08 - Let casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh chopped basil.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You get all the cheesy, saucy satisfaction of chicken parmesan without the breadcrumbs or carbs
- It comes together in under 15 minutes of prep, using leftover or rotisserie chicken
02 -
- The resting time is not optional, it helps the casserole set so you get clean servings instead of a mess
- Sugar-free marinara brands vary wildly in taste and carb count, Rao's and Primal Kitchen are reliable choices
03 -
- Chilling the cream cheese for 10 minutes after softening makes it easier to mix without chunks
- If you do not eat pork, crushed almond flour mixed with Parmesan makes a fine alternative topping