Keto Chicken Parmesan Casserole (Printable)

Tender chicken meets tangy marinara and golden melted cheese for a comforting low-carb Italian-inspired bake.

# 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

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a medium casserole dish with cooking spray or butter.
02 - Combine cooked chicken, softened cream cheese, half the mozzarella, half the Parmesan, Italian herbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
03 - Spread the chicken mixture evenly across the bottom of the prepared casserole dish, pressing gently to create a uniform layer.
04 - Pour the sugar-free marinara sauce over the chicken layer, using the back of a spoon to spread it gently and cover the entire surface.
05 - Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses evenly over the sauce layer, ensuring complete coverage.
06 - Scatter crushed pork rinds over the cheese layer for added texture and crunch.
07 - Bake for 25–30 minutes until the casserole is bubbling around the edges and the cheese topping has developed a golden-brown color.
08 - Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes to set. Garnish with chopped fresh basil and serve hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You get all the cheesy, saucy comfort of chicken parmesan without the carb-heavy breading
  • It comes together in under 15 minutes of active prep time
  • The leftovers somehow taste even better the next day
02 -
  • Cream cheese must be softened or you'll end up with lumps instead of a creamy filling
  • Sugar-free marinara brands vary wildly in taste, so buy a small jar first to test
  • The casserole continues cooking slightly as it rests, so don't worry if it seems jiggly right out of the oven
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients mix together more smoothly, so plan ahead
  • Letting it rest those five minutes before serving makes a huge difference in how neatly it slices

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