Keto Chicken Ranch Casserole
Indulge in a delicious and satisfying meal with this Keto Chicken Ranch Casserole. Bursting with flavor, this dish features tender pieces of chicken and vibrant broccoli enveloped in a rich creamy sauce. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, it’s low in carbs yet high in taste, making it an ideal choice for anyone following a keto lifestyle.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
- 4 slices cooked turkey bacon
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 2 teaspoons garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ¾ teaspoon dried chives
- ¾ teaspoon dried dill weed
- ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Blanch broccoli in boiling water for about 5 minutes; rinse with cold water.
- Grease a casserole dish and layer the blanched broccoli at the bottom.
- Season chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, chives, parsley, and dill.
- Sauté seasoned chicken in olive oil until cooked through; add minced garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds.
- Combine chicken with broccoli in the casserole dish.
- Create a creamy sauce by cooking heavy cream in the same skillet; whisk until thickened, then stir in half of the cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and broccoli mixture; top with remaining cheeses and crumbled turkey bacon.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 482
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
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