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Creamy low carb chicken casserole with broccoli and bacon in a baking dish

Creamy Low Carb Chicken Casserole with Broccoli and Bacon

A comforting low-carb casserole featuring tender chicken, crisp broccoli, savory turkey bacon, and a creamy ranch-cheese base.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 5 cups broccoli florets Fresh, preferably in season
  • 8 slices cooked turkey bacon, chopped Can substitute with regular bacon
  • 4 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced Use leftover chicken for convenience
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella For filling
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar For filling
  • 1 cup ranch dressing Can swap half with plain Greek yogurt for a lighter version
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar For topping
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella For topping

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Steam or blanch broccoli until just tender, about 1-2 minutes, then transfer to an ice bath to stop cooking.
  3. In a large bowl, combine cooked chicken, drained broccoli, chopped turkey bacon, minced garlic, mozzarella, cheddar, and ranch dressing.
  4. Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  5. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and cheddar on top.
Baking
  1. Bake for 25–30 minutes, until the center is hot and the top is bubbly.
  2. Let it rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can roast the broccoli before adding it to the casserole. This casserole can be made ahead up to the point of adding the topping.