You'll love Keto Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole. It's the ultimate cheesy, rich, comfort food that your whole family will enjoy.
Casseroles are the perfect weeknight dinner option, and this Keto Chicken Bacon Ranch casserole is no exception.
For another filling low carb dinner idea, you'll want to make this Keto Eggplant Parmesan.
KETO CHICKEN BACON RANCH CASSEROLE RECIPE
It's simple to make, uses ingredients that are easy to procure or are already waiting in your fridge, and is ready in just 45 minutes.
The whole family will love this dish. Low Carb Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole is cheesy, creamy, savory, and filling.
Everyone will want seconds, and maybe even thirds.
Grab a bowl and your favorite casserole dish and let's make a low carb casserole.
Here's a tip: Cook extra chicken and whip up some Keto Chicken Salad at the same time you're preparing this. You can prep two meals at one time!
If you like casserole type meals, try my Keto Taco Pie next. For an incredible chicken recipe, check out this Marry Me Chicken.
INGREDIENTS IN KETO CHICKEN BACON RANCH CASSEROLE
Chicken Breast Meat - Cook your own, or use a shortcut and use shredded or cubed rotisserie chicken.
Grass-Fed Butter - Used here to cook the chicken. If you're using pre-cooked chicken, just melt the butter and mix it in.
Heavy Cream - Cream adds moisture and richness to the casserole.
Ranch Seasoning - It wouldn't be chicken bacon ranch without the ranch.
Minced Garlic - mince fresh or use jarred garlic.
Salt - Well seasoned meals are always the best ones.
Pepper - for a subtle hint of spice.
Cauliflower - Steamed cauliflower adds bulk to the casserole, where a non Keto recipe might use pasta or rice.
Bacon - Cook your bacon crispy and crumble or chop before adding.
Cheddar Jack Cheese - I love how this type of cheese melts into the veggies and chicken. You can use other types as well.
Red Pepper Flakes - add this at the end for spice and as a garnish.
Fresh Parsley - This is optional, but adds a bright bit of color and freshness.
If you have any questions, please leave a comment below and I will get back to you.
HOW TO MAKE KETO CHICKEN BACON RANCH CASSEROLE
- Mix the ranch seasoning, garlic, salt, and pepper with the cream until well mixed.
- Melt butter in a skillet. Season chicken with salt and pepper and cook until no longer pink.
- Transfer chicken to a large mixing bowl. Add cooked cauliflower, most of the bacon, and part of the cheese.
- Add ranch mixture.
- Stir ingredients together until well combined.
- Transfer casserole mixture to a baking dish.
- Top with remaining cheese and reserved bacon.
- Bake as directed until cheese is melted on top and casserole is warmed through. Broil if desired to brown cheese. Garnish with red pepper and parsley and serve.
These numbered steps match the numbered photos above and are for illustration purposes. For the complete list of ingredients and instructions, please see the recipe below.
Quick tip: Make the bacon ahead of time. You can use air fryer bacon in this keto chicken casserole.
MAKE AHEAD INSTRUCTIONS FOR KETO CHICKEN BACON RANCH CASSEROLE
You can make this casserole up to 24 hours before you're ready to bake and serve it.
Make the recipe as directed, but stop before baking and wrap the casserole with plastic wrap. Store in the refrigerator until ready to cook.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.
HOW MANY CARBS ARE IN CAULIFLOWER?
Cauliflower is used in Keto Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole, and in many other Keto dishes as a low carb alternative to rice, pasta, or potatoes.
One cup of chopped cauliflower has 27 calories, 2 grams of protein, 5 grams of carbohydrates and 2 grams of fiber, making it an excellent low carb choice for this type of recipe.
You could try making this recipe with other vegetables as well. If you do, I'd love to hear about it. Try Broccoli, or even Kale.
IS CHICKEN BACON RANCH CASSEROLE LOW CARB?
In a 1 cup serving of Keto Bacon Ranch Casserole there are 6 grams of carbs and 1 gram of fiber, so 5 grams net carbs per serving.
Compared to traditional carb heavy casseroles, this recipe is very low carb and just as filling and delicious.
MORE LOW CARB DINNER RECIPES
We have lots of other Keto Dinner Recipes that you can try.
Low Carb Meatloaf is another comfort food classic recipe.
Keto Chicken Fried Steak is crispy and delicious.
Make these Keto Rolls to serve with your casserole or with any dinner.
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Keto Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole
You'll love Keto Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole. It's the ultimate in cheesy, rich comfort food that your whole family will enjoy.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. chicken breast, cubed (or shredded or cubed rotisserie chicken)
- 2 tablespoons grass-fed butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 tbsp ranch seasoning and salad dressing mix (1 oz)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 2 cups cauliflower florets (½ head), steamed
- 8 slices bacon, cooked and chopped, divided
- 2 cups cheddar jack cheese, divided
- Red pepper flakes, for garnish (optional)
- Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Melt butter in a skillet set over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper and cook until no longer pink. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- Meanwhile, mix the ranch seasoning, garlic, salt, and pepper into the bowl of cream until well mixed; set aside.
- To the bowl with the chicken, add cauliflower, bacon (reserve 2T for top), 1 ¼ cups cheese, and ranch mixture, stirring until well combined. Add mixture to 9x13 baking dish.
- Top with remaining cheese and sprinkle with reserved bacon.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, until cheese is melted on top and casserole is warmed through.
- Broil for 2 more minutes to brown cheese, if desired. Garnish with red pepper flakes and parsley and serve.
Notes
Make Ahead Instructions:
- Melt butter in a skillet set over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper and cook until no longer pink. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- Meanwhile, mix the ranch seasoning, garlic, salt, and pepper into the bowl of cream until well mixed; set aside.
- To the bowl with the chicken, add cauliflower, bacon (reserve 2T for top), 1 ¼ cups cheese, and ranch mixture, stirring until well combined. Top with remaining cheese and sprinkle with reserved bacon.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerator for up to 24 hours. When you are ready to bake, Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until heated through.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1 cupAmount Per Serving: Calories: 442Total Fat: 31gSaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 135mgSodium: 1231mgCarbohydrates: 6gNet Carbohydrates: 5gFiber: 1gSugar: 3gProtein: 32g
The nutrition information for this recipe is an approximate total per serving. Please double check the nutrition information for your exact ingredients and brands.
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