Keto Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole
A creamy, low-carb comfort dish perfect for family dinners
KEY INFO
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Servings: 6-8
- Difficulty: Easy
- Diet: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
- 9×13-inch baking dish
- Large mixing bowl
- Skillet (for bacon)
- Basic kitchen tools (measuring cups, cutting board)
- Alternative: Use two smaller baking dishes if scaling
INGREDIENTS
Main Components:
- 1.5 lbs chicken breast, cooked and cubed (680g)
- 8 slices bacon, chopped (225g)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened (225g)
- 4 oz sour cream (115g)
- 8 oz cheddar cheese, shredded (225g)
- 2 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded (60g)
- 1.5 cups broccoli florets (150g)
Ranch Seasoning:
- 1 tbsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp dried dill
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
METHOD
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook bacon until crispy in a skillet, set aside.
- Mix softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth.
- Add ranch seasonings to the cream mixture.
- Fold in chicken, broccoli, and ¾ of both cheeses.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish.
- Top with remaining cheese and bacon.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until bubbly and golden.
CRUCIAL TIPS
- Let cream cheese soften naturally for best mixing.
- Don’t overcook – remove when cheese is just melted.
- Steam broccoli slightly before adding.
- Season to taste before final bake.
STORAGE & VARIATIONS
- Keeps 3 days refrigerated.
- Freezes well for up to 1 month.
- Try cauliflower instead of broccoli.
- Turkey bacon works great as a substitute.
Nutrition Per Serving (6 servings):
- Calories: 520
- Protein: 43g
- Fat: 35g
- Net Carbs: 3g
