Keto Chicken Parmesan Casserole (Printable)
Crispy, cheesy chicken bake with marinara and Italian herbs
# 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. Mix until evenly incorporated.
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 the entire surface.
05 - Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses evenly over the sauce layer.
06 - If desired, scatter crushed pork rinds over the cheese layer 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 cool for 5 minutes to set. Garnish with chopped fresh basil and serve hot.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The creamy cheesy layer underneath the sauce tricks your brain into thinking youre eating the real thing
- Everything cooks in one dish so weeknight cleanup is practically nonexistent
- Leftovers reheat beautifully for lunch the next day, if there are any
02 -
- Sugar-free marinara brands vary wildly in taste and quality so test a few until you find your favorite
- The pork rind topping sounds strange but it transforms the entire dish with restaurant quality crunch
03 -
- Let the cream cheese soften completely or you'll end up with small lumps in the filling
- Grate your own Parmesan cheese because pre-grated varieties contain anti-caking agents that prevent proper melting