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Keto Chicken Cheese Bake

Keto Chicken Cheese Bake: Your New Comfort Food Obsession

Discover the Keto Chicken Cheese Bake, a creamy, low-carb comfort dish featuring tender chicken, crispy bacon, and a rich cheese sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Keto
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 6 slices Bacon Use turkey bacon for a lighter option
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Full-fat recommended
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese Substitute with grated pecorino cheese
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese Opt for sharp or extra sharp
  • 1/4 cup Avocado Mayonnaise Regular mayonnaise can also work
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Half-and-half can be used for a lighter touch
  • 1-2 tbsp Hot Sauce Adjust quantity to taste
  • 1 tbsp Dry Mustard
  • 1/2 tsp White Pepper
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 3 cups Rotisserie Chicken Shredded
  • 1 medium Red Onion Substitute with yellow onion if preferred
  • 1 cup Mushrooms Substitute with button or shiitake mushrooms if desired
  • 3 cloves Fresh Garlic Can substitute with garlic powder
  • 2 cups Baby Spinach Kale or Swiss chard can be alternatives
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Consider using provolone or gouda
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Use other melting types like gouda for unique flavors

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Saucepan
  • casserole dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Keto Chicken Cheese Bake
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and place on paper towel, reserve bacon fat.
  3. In a saucepan, combine cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, cheddar cheese, avocado mayonnaise, and heavy cream. Stir until creamy, about 5 minutes.
  4. Crumble the cooked bacon into the cheese mixture and stir well.
  5. Sauté diced red onion in reserved bacon fat for about 3 minutes until translucent.
  6. Add sliced mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes. Then add fresh garlic and baby spinach, stirring until spinach wilts.
  7. Stir in the cheese mixture and cooked shredded rotisserie chicken, mixing gently over low heat for 5 minutes.
  8. Transfer mixture into a greased casserole dish.
  9. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
  10. Bake in preheated oven for about 20 minutes until bubbly and lightly browned. Optionally broil for 1-2 minutes.
  11. Allow to rest for about 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow the casserole to rest to enhance flavors and make it easier to serve.

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