Creamy Low Carb Chicken Casserole with Broccoli and Bacon
A comforting casserole featuring chicken, broccoli, and crispy turkey bacon in a creamy ranch sauce, topped with melted cheese. Perfect for family dinners and special occasions.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 5 cups broccoli florets Blanch until just tender.
- 8 slices cooked turkey bacon, chopped Choose your favorite turkey bacon.
- 4 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced Use leftover chicken for convenience.
- 3 cloves garlic, minced Adds flavor depth.
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella For mixing into the casserole.
- ½ cup shredded cheddar For mixing into the casserole.
- 1 cup ranch dressing Gives the casserole a silky texture.
- ½ cup shredded cheddar (for topping) For a crispy topping.
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella (for topping) For a crispy topping.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Steam or blanch broccoli until just tender, then drain well.
- In a large bowl, mix chicken, broccoli, turkey bacon, garlic, mozzarella, cheddar, and ranch dressing. Stir until the cheese starts to cling and the ranch makes a glossy coating.
- Spread the mixture evenly in the baking dish, smoothing the top.
- Sprinkle the top with additional cheddar and mozzarella.
Baking and Serving
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until hot and bubbly.
- Let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a crispy topping, finish under a broiler for 1–2 minutes, monitoring closely. Resting time is key for filling cohesion.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 35gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g
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