Lazy Keto Chicken Parmesan Casserole
Our Lazy Keto Chicken Parmesan Casserole is gluten-free and low-carb. Turn your favorite parmesan chicken into a deliciously cheesy casserole that the whole family will love. And no one will notice that it's low in carbs! It's so easy and delicious.
Servings: 6
Calories: 581kcal
Cost: 30
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Baking tray
- Medium bowl
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Oven mitts
Ingredients
- 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken or cooked and shredded chicken breasts
- 1 medium cauliflower cut into florets
- 32 ounces unsweetened marinara sauce sugar-free
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided
- 1.5 cups grated Parmesan cheese divided
- 1.5 cups almond flour
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning divided
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil plus extra for garnish
- A pinch of red pepper flakes
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- Garlic powder to taste
- Onion powder to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Sea salt to taste
Instructions
- Start by heating your oven to 425°F. Toss the cauliflower florets with avocado oil, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and sea salt. Lay them out on a baking tray and roast in the oven 20 min.
- Mix shredded chicken, marinara, half of the mozzarella cheese, about ¾ cup of the Parmesan cheese, a teaspoon of Italian seasoning, fresh basil, red pepper flakes, and cherry tomatoes in a large mixing bowl. Once the cauliflower is roasted, fold it into this mixture.
- Bring the oven's heat to 350°F. Pour the chicken and cauliflower blend into your casserole dish evenly.
- In a separate bowl, mix the almond flour with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan, and another teaspoon of Italian seasoning. Gently scatter this topping over the casserole mix on top.
- Place the casserole in the oven and let it bake at 350°F for 20 minutes. For an added touch, you have the option to broil it at 500°F for an additional 1-2 minutes for a crispier topping.
- Finish off by garnishing the casserole with some extra basil. Serve it up warm and enjoy!
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Notes
*Rotisserie chicken makes this a lazy casserole. To shred at home use an instant pot and chicken breasts or bake and shred some chicken.
*Use a whole block of cheese each to shred the mozzarella and the parmesan to avoid hidden starches and preservatives. Starches add to your carb count!
*Serve with green beans, a garden salad, or steamed broccoli for a complete meal!
Nutrition
Calories: 581kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 1052mg | Potassium: 527mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 708IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 505mg | Iron: 2mg