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    Crack Chicken Casserole

    Published: May 18, 2023 by Vicky · This post contains affiliate links.

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    This Crack Chicken Casserole is made with chicken, ranch dressing, gooey cheese and crisp bacon. You will be making it again and again whether you are on a keto diet or not. It is a delicious meal idea that if perfect for keto or low-carb diets, but it is also a recipe that the whole family loves. Since everyone loves the flavor of crack chicken, I decided to try to make a casserole version. You might also enjoy our Instant Pot Crack Chicken and our Keto Crack Chicken in the Crock Pot.

    Crack chicken casserole on red plate
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    • ⭐Why You'll Love Keto Crack Chicken Casserole
    • 🥣Ingredient Notes
    • 📋Step by Step Instructions
    • 🥗What to serve with this Crack Chicken Recipe
    • 👩🏻‍🍳Expert Tips
    • 🤷🏻‍♀️Recipe FAQs
    • 🍗Related Recipes
    • 📉Get Your Own Keto Trackers
    • 📖 Recipe

    ⭐Why You'll Love Keto Crack Chicken Casserole

    • Can be made with chicken breasts or rotisserie chicken for simple meal prep
    • Easy to customize - if you are not following a keto diet, add pasta or other variations
    • A creamy, cheesy sauce that is just delicious!
    crack chicken casserole in casserole pan


    🥣Ingredient Notes

    • Chicken - you can use fresh chicken breasts, rotisserie chicken, or prepared chicken. strips...
    • Bacon - adds a smoky flavor and a great crunch.
    • Shredded Cheddar - you can also use a mix of Colby and jack cheeses.
    • Eggs - help to bind the other ingredients.
    • Sour cream - adds a tang to the sauce.
    • Heavy cream - For an extra creamy casserole!
    • Ranch dressing - adds a tangy, sweet flavor.


    📋Step by Step Instructions

    STEP 1: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.

    STEP 2: Place 2 ½ cups of chopped chicken into the bottom of an 8x8 baking dish that has been sprayed with cooking spray.

    I love to order my chicken from ButcherBox where I get 100% grass-fed beef; free-range organic chicken; heritage-breed pork, wild-caught seafood, and more delivered.

    chopped up chicken in a pan

    STEP 3: Cook up your bacon and chop it up.

    chopped bacon on a plate

    STEP 4: Sprinkle half of the cooked and chopped bacon on top of the chicken mixture. Then, sprinkle the diced onion on top of the bacon in the pan.

    making keto crack chicken casserole

    STEP 5: Next, add half of the shredded cheddar cheese.

    crack chicken casserole with cheese.

    STEP 6: In a large bowl, mix eggs, heavy cream, sour cream, and ranch dressing and pour the mixture over the chicken and bacon in the pan.

    ingredients for keto crack chicken in a pan

    STEP 7: Top the casserole with the remainder of the cheese and bacon. If you like things extra cheesy, feel free to use a little more cheddar. Add salt and pepper to taste.

    ingredients for keto crack chicken in a pan

    STEP 8: Bake this keto crack chicken casserole for 35 minutes in a 350 degree oven. Cover with foil for the last 10 minutes of cooking time.

    Keto chicken casserole

    STEP 9: Remove from the oven and let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving. Feel free to garnish with chopped green onions.

    Keto Crack Chicken Casserole

    🥗What to serve with this Crack Chicken Recipe

    If you are looking to keep this keto friendly:

    • salad
    • riced cauliflower
    • mashed cauliflower

    If you have no dietary restrictions:

    • pasta
    • rice
    • Instant Pot red baked potatoes
    • Brazilian Cheesy Bread

    I hope you enjoy this keto chicken casserole and check out our other keto friendly recipes.

    keto crack chicken casserole

    👩🏻‍🍳Expert Tips

    Tip 1: Instead of using pre-shredded packaged cheese, you can grate your own from a block of cheddar. This results in a gooier, stretchier cheese.

    Tip 2: If you would like to add some more veggies to this dish, spinach or mushrooms would work well.


    🤷🏻‍♀️Recipe FAQs

    What kind of baking dish do I need for this chicken casserole?

    For this recipe, you will need an 8x8 casserole dish.

    What kind of chicken do you use for this chicken recipe?

    I used chicken breast for this recipe, but boneless chicken thighs would work as well. Simply cook them and cut them into cubes. You can also use rotisserie chicken if you are looking for a quick and easy shortcut.

    What kind of ranch dressing should I use for this keto chicken casserole?

    Our favorite is Primal Kitchen Ranch which is made with avocado oil and contains just 2 net carbs per 2 tablespoons. You can also make your own with this recipe Keto Ranch Dressing.

    How do I store this casserole?

    You can store the leftovers for 3-4 days in an airtight container in the fridge. You can freeze this crack chicken casserole recipe for 2 months in a well-sealed freezer container.


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    To make sticking to a keto diet easier, check out these Keto Weight Loss Tracker Printables. It is a 100 day Keto Challenge to keep you motivated and on track.

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    📖 Recipe

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    Crack Chicken Casserole

    This Keto Crack Chicken Casserole is addictive! Cheese and bacon combine with chicken in this creamy low carb dish.
    4.39 from 13 votes
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    Course: Dinner
    Cuisine: keto, low carb
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 35 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 374kcal
    Author: Vicky

    Ingredients

    • 2.5 cups Chicken, cooked cubes
    • 1 cup bacon, cooked and chopped
    • ¼ cup onion, diced
    • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
    • 3 eggs
    • 2 tablespoon sour cream
    • ½ cup heavy cream
    • ½ cup ranch dressing
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    • Cook chicken and cut into cubes.
    • Place chicken into the bottom of an 8x8 casserole dish.
    • Sprinkle half of the cooked and chopped bacon on top of the chicken.
    • Sprinkle the diced onion on top of the bacon in the pan.
    • Cover with ½ cup of shredded cheese
    • In a medium bowl, mix eggs, cream, sour cream, and ranch dressing.
    • Pour over the chicken and bacon.
    • Top with the remainder of cheese and bacon. Add salt and pepper to taste.
    • Bake for 35 minutes. Cover with foil for the last 10 minutes of cooking time.
    • Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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    Notes

    • Instead of using pre-shredded packaged cheese, you can grate your own from a block of cheddar. This results in a gooier, stretchier cheese.
    • If you would like to add some more veggies to this dish, spinach or mushrooms would work well.
    This nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using online calculators. Your nutritional information may vary depending on numerous factors.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 374kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 181mg | Sodium: 481mg | Potassium: 326mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 643IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 175mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. S arblaster

      September 13, 2022 at 8:29 am

      3 stars
      The taste was great. But very eggie. More like omlette. Will make again n saute onion. Also won't cook chicken it was very dry. N will add cream cheese. It is all in what your family likes.

    2. J

      June 16, 2022 at 6:55 pm

      Can you make this without the eggs? It was almost like an omelette.

    3. Amy

      February 24, 2022 at 9:06 pm

      3 stars
      This was okay. It was a lot eggier than I expected and my husband thought the onions were raw.

    4. Lisa

      November 01, 2020 at 4:01 pm

      I’m definitely making this! What is the serving size? Thx!

    5. Eileen Hughes

      September 14, 2020 at 12:23 pm

      HI - HOW LONG DID YOU COOK IT IF YOU DOUBLED IT? THANK YOU!

    6. Lindsay

      June 04, 2020 at 7:15 am

      5 stars
      This was awesome! I doubled the recipe and used sour cream plus a ranch packet as my ranch dressing (not keto probably but cost effective!). It was excellent over cauliflower rice. Thank you!!

    7. JESSICA

      April 16, 2020 at 7:23 am

      Are you able to make ahead and freeze?

    8. Alex

      April 09, 2020 at 3:31 pm

      How much is one serving size? I weigh my find and this is definitely something I can see myself over serving!!!

    9. Stephanie

      March 03, 2020 at 6:16 pm

      Well I cut my thumb with my new sharp knives while dicing up the chicken BUT well worth it for the yumminess!

    10. Vicky

      January 09, 2020 at 10:55 am

      Hope she enjoys it!

    11. Vicky

      January 09, 2020 at 10:54 am

      Thank you! Crack chicken for the win!

    12. Vicky

      January 09, 2020 at 10:54 am

      So glad you like it! Thank you!

    13. Vicky

      January 09, 2020 at 10:53 am

      I might double the recipe and use a 13x9 pan for a potluck.

    14. Vicky

      January 09, 2020 at 10:53 am

      5 stars
      Even my kids love it!

    15. Renee | The Good Hearted Woman

      January 09, 2020 at 7:04 am

      Oh wow! This chicken casserole looks like a whole pan full of comfort!

    16. Scarlet

      January 08, 2020 at 12:28 pm

      This chicken casserole will be perfect for the next potluck I attend. Thanks so much for the recipe.

    17. Irina

      January 08, 2020 at 12:28 pm

      5 stars
      Your step by step recipe of chicken casserole is so easy to follow! I made it last night! It was a real delight!

    18. Justine Howell

      January 08, 2020 at 12:24 pm

      Obsessed with all things crack chicken, this was a winner!

    19. Heidy L. McCallum

      January 08, 2020 at 11:58 am

      5 stars
      I noticed this on a group I was in and thought it looked amazing. Passing it on to my best friend who is doing keto.

    20. Taylor Kiser

      January 08, 2020 at 11:42 am

      5 stars
      Easy dinner for the win! This is sure to be on repeat!

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