Keto Chicken Parmesan Casserole (Printable)

A bubbly, cheesy layered bake with tender chicken and zesty marinara—perfect for keto comfort food cravings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced

→ Sauce

02 - 1 ½ cups sugar-free marinara sauce

→ Cheeses

03 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
04 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
05 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened

→ Seasonings

06 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
07 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
08 - ¼ teaspoon salt
09 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ Topping

10 - ¼ cup pork rinds, crushed
11 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a medium casserole dish with cooking spray or butter.
02 - In a large bowl, mix cooked chicken, softened cream cheese, half the mozzarella, half the Parmesan, Italian herbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until thoroughly combined.
03 - Spread the chicken mixture evenly in the prepared casserole dish, pressing down lightly to create an even layer.
04 - Pour the marinara sauce over the chicken layer, spreading gently with a spoon to cover evenly.
05 - Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan evenly over the sauce layer.
06 - Scatter crushed pork rinds over the cheese for added texture, if desired.
07 - Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbling around the edges and the cheese is golden brown.
08 - Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh chopped basil and serve hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything you love about chicken parmesan without the carbheavy breading or messy frying
  • Ready in under an hour with just 15 minutes of actual hands on time
  • The cream cheese creates this incredible creamy texture underneath that tangy marinara
02 -
  • Sugar-free marinara varies wildly between brands so taste yours first and add a pinch of sweetener if it tastes too acidic
  • The casserole will continue to set as it cools so those first 5 minutes of waiting time actually matter for the texture
  • Pork rinds might sound strange but they honestly replicate that breadcrumb crunch better than any low-carb alternative I have tried
03 -
  • Room temperature cream cheese mixes much more smoothly so pull it out about 30 minutes before you start cooking
  • Use a box grater to shred your own mozzarella because pre-shredded cheese has anti-caking agents that prevent proper melting

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