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Creamy Keto Crack Chicken Casserole Recipe with Crispy Bacon Ranch Crust Easy

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A creamy, keto-friendly chicken casserole with a crispy bacon ranch crust that is quick, easy, and packed with flavor. Perfect for weeknight dinners and low-carb meal plans.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced (rotisserie chicken works great)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sour cream (full-fat)
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup cooked green onions or chives
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 6 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning
  • 1/4 cup crushed pork rinds or almond flour

Instructions

  1. Cook the bacon: Place bacon slices in a cold skillet and cook over medium heat until crispy, about 8-10 minutes. Drain on paper towels and crumble once cooled.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
  3. Prepare the chicken filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, and ranch seasoning. Whisk until smooth and creamy, about 1-2 minutes.
  4. Add shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, and green onions to the creamy mixture. Mix gently but thoroughly. Season with salt and pepper to taste. If mixture is too thick, add a splash of heavy cream.
  5. Spread the chicken mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
  6. Make the bacon ranch crust: In a separate bowl, mix crumbled bacon, mozzarella cheese, ranch seasoning, and crushed pork rinds or almond flour.
  7. Sprinkle the bacon crust mixture evenly over the chicken filling.
  8. Bake the casserole for 25-30 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and crispy and the filling is bubbling around the edges.
  9. Remove from oven and let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving to allow the casserole to set.

Notes

Use full-fat dairy products for best creamy texture. Rotisserie chicken is recommended for convenience. Save some bacon fat to sauté green onions if desired. For dairy-free version, substitute cream cheese and sour cream with coconut cream and dairy-free mayo, and omit or replace cheese with nutritional yeast. To keep crust crispy when reheating, warm in oven instead of microwave. You can assemble the casserole a day ahead and refrigerate before baking.

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