One-pan dinners and casserole meals are one of my favorite parts of following the Keto diet plan. This Cheesy Keto Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole with Broccoli is total comfort food. Not only is it full of delicious flavors, but it is super easy to throw together!
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 3 hrs 55 mins
Total Time 4 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded chicken breast (3 small chicken breasts)
- 2 tablespoon of butter
- 1 tbsp pack ranch seasoning mix
- OR homemade ranch mix (make your own instead)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 1/2 cup fresh broccoli (or a 10.8oz steam bag)
- 2/3 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup crumbled bacon
- 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
For the Topping
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup crumbled bacon
Instructions
- Prepare your chicken first by either cooking it in a slow cooker on high for 3 hrs or low for 6 hours with a little chicken broth and salt/pepper. Remove from slow cooker and shred. (If using a rotisserie chicken, shred that.)
- Preheat the oven to 350° F.
- In an oven-safe skillet or cast iron pan, melt 2 tablespoons butter.
- Next, add ranch seasoning, cream cheese, heavy whipping cream, chicken broth, 1/4 cup crumbled bacon, and 1/2 cup shredded cheese.
- Use a whisk to combine ingredients and cook on low for 5 minutes.
- If using a steam bag of broccoli follow directions on the bag to steam. Otherwise, steam fresh broccoli in the microwave until it reaches desired tenderness while the ranch mixture is simmering.
- Add shredded chicken and steamed broccoli to ranch mixture and stir to combine.
- Sprinkle 2 cups cheese and 1/2 cup crumbled bacon on top.
- Cook in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until the casserole is bubbly and the cheese is melted then move to the top rack.
- Broil for 1-3 minutes until cheese is bubbly and bacon is browned.
Notes
How To Make Ahead of Time
To make this ahead of time, assemble in a casserole dish (or skillet) as stated in directions above. Then, before you bake, cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate. When ready, bake the casserole at 350 degrees F for 25-30 minutes. (Must bake within 1-2 days.)
How To Freeze Your Casserole
Prepare the casserole as stated in the directions below. Before baking, transfer everything to a freezer-safe dish and cover with plastic wrap and foil. Freeze for up to 3 months. When ready to eat, thaw overnight in the fridge and bake the next day. Baking time may be a little longer since the casserole may be colder or slightly frozen.
Credit to: kaseytrenum