Description
Keto Chicken Parmesan Casserole is a low-carb, gluten-free dish that layers cooked chicken with marinara sauce, ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan cheeses, topped with a crispy pork rind or almond flour crust. It’s cheesy, satisfying, and perfect for family dinners or keto meal prep.
Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 1/2 cups low-carb marinara sauce (no sugar added)
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese (optional)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (divided)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Topping: 1 cup crushed pork rinds or 1/2 cup almond flour, 1/4 cup parmesan, 2 tbsp melted butter or olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
- In a large bowl, mix cooked chicken, 1 cup marinara sauce, ricotta (if using), heavy cream (if using), garlic, 1/4 cup parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Spread chicken mixture in the casserole dish evenly.
- Top with remaining 1/2 cup marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, and the rest of the parmesan.
- Mix topping ingredients (pork rinds or almond flour, parmesan, and butter) and sprinkle over the cheese layer.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden. Broil 2–3 minutes at the end for extra crispness.
- Let sit 5–10 minutes before serving to help set.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Omit ricotta and cream for a lighter version.
- Almond flour works as a pork-free topping alternative.
- Garnish with basil or parsley after baking.
- Freeze before or after baking for easy future meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
