This Keto Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole has a cheesy and smoky flavor. We prepare this delicious casserole with cooked chicken, crispy bacon, broccoli, cream cheese, sour cream, heavy cream, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, sugar-free ranch seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and parsley. This delicious casserole contains approximately 465 calories and 5 g net carbs. This delicious casserole takes about 45 minutes to prepare. You can prepare this delicious casserole earlier and refrigerate it for 4 days or freeze it for 3 months. You can serve this delicious casserole with Caesar Salad, Roasted Asparagus, Garlic Green Beans, Keto Garlic Bread, or Creamy Cauliflower Soup.
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STATS:
- Course: Main Course
- Overall Duration: 45 minutes
- Caloric Content: 465 Kcal
- Diet: Keto
- Prep Duration: 15 minutes
- Cuisine: American
- Servings: 8
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Serving Size: 1½ cups
- Cooking Method: Oven
- Difficulty: Easy
TOOLS:
- Baking dish
- Bowl
- Skillet
- Saucepan
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spatula
- Cheese grater
INGREDIENTS:
- 4 cups chicken
- Half cup sour cream
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- Eight oz. cream cheese
- 8 slices bacon
- Cheddar cheese, one cup
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- Ranch seasoning, two tbsp.
- One tsp. garlic powder
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Parsley
INGREDIENT NOTES & THEIR KETO SUBSTITUTIONS:
CHICKEN:
- We use cooked chicken because it provides tender texture and plenty of protein. Instead, you can use rotisserie chicken or cooked chicken thighs.
BROCCOLI:
- Broccoli gives the casserole freshness, color, and nutrients. Instead, you can use cauliflower, zucchini, spinach, or asparagus.
HEAVY CREAM:
- Heavy cream makes the sauce smooth and rich. Instead, you can use full-fat coconut cream.
MOZZARELLA CHEESE:
- Mozzarella creates a stretchy, cheesy texture. Instead, you can use Provolone or Havarti cheese.
PARMESAN CHEESE:
- Parmesan adds a nutty, savory flavor and helps create a golden crust. You can substitute it with Romano or Pecorino cheese.
RANCH SEASONING:
- Ranch seasoning gives the casserole its classic creamy herb flavor. Instead, use homemade sugar-free ranch seasoning.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
- Warm the oven to 190°Celcius and coat a dish.
- Cook the bacon till crumble and crispy.
- We steam the broccoli till just softened and strain out perfectly.
- Stir the paprika, cream cheese, pepper, sour cream, onion powder, heavy cream, garlic powder, and ranch seasoning in a dish.
- Whisk in half the mozzarella, chicken, half the cheddar, broccoli, and half the bacon.
- Put the mixture in a dish.
- Garnish with bacon, remaining cheddar, Parmesan, and mozzarella.
- Bake till become bubbly and hot, for almost thirty minutes.
- We cool it for nearly ten minutes.
- Serve this casserole with parsley.
TIPS:
- Strain out the broccoli to prevent extra moisture.
- Include freshly grated cheese, as it will melt perfectly.
- Include jalapeños to get a spicy version.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
VEGETABLES:
- Roasted Asparagus
- Garlic Green Beans
- Buttered Broccoli
- Roasted Cauliflower
- Sautéed Zucchini
BREADS:
- Keto Garlic Bread
- Almond Flour Biscuits
- Keto Dinner Rolls
- Chaffles
- Cloud Bread
SOUPS:
- Broccoli Cheddar Soup
- Cream of Mushroom Soup
- Cauliflower Soup
- Chicken Vegetable Soup
- Zucchini Soup
SAUCES & DIPS:
- Ranch Dressing
- Garlic Aioli
- Buffalo Sauce
- Chipotle Mayo
- Avocado Lime Sauce
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Put this delicious casserole in a closed box and store it for four days.
FREEZER:
- Store this casserole for 2 to 3 months.
FAQs:
May we prepare this casserole earlier?
- It is possible to prepare this casserole the day before, refrigerate it, and then bake it.
Will we freeze this delicious casserole before baking?
- Yes, you can freeze this delicious casserole first, then defrost it for a night & then bake.
Could we utilize different veggies?
- Yes, you can use asparagus, spinach, mushrooms, cauliflower, or zucchini.
How could we avoid a watery casserole?
- Strain out the steamed veggies perfectly and then include them.
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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Caloric Content: 465 Kcal
Fat: 33 g
Net Carbs: 5 g
Fiber: 2 g
Sugar: 2 g
Protein: 36 g
Sodium: 790 mg
Portion Size: 1½ cups
Total Carbs: 7 g