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Keto Million Dollar Chicken Casserole - Creamy, Comforting, and Low-Carb

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie or poached)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise (preferably avocado oil or olive oil–based)
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus extra for topping, optional)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder)
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional, for warmth)
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, more to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (plus more for garnish)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (or unsweetened almond milk for lighter sauce)
  • 1 cup chopped low-carb veggies (optional: steamed broccoli florets, spinach, or cauliflower rice)
  • For the topping: 1/2 cup crushed pork rinds, 1/4 cup almond flour, 2 tablespoons melted butter, pinch of salt, and 1/4 cup shredded cheddar or Parmesan
  • Cooking spray or butter for greasing the dish

Method
 

  1. Prep the oven and dish: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
  2. Soften the base: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add sour cream, mayonnaise, and heavy cream. Mix until creamy and well combined.
  3. Season the sauce: Stir in garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, Parmesan, and half of the cheddar. Fold in the parsley.
  4. Add the chicken and veggies: Fold in the shredded chicken and any optional low-carb veggies. If using spinach, wilt and squeeze it dry first; if using broccoli or cauliflower, steam lightly and pat dry.
  5. Assemble the casserole: Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar over the top.
  6. Make the topping: In a small bowl, combine crushed pork rinds, almond flour, melted butter, a pinch of salt, and the extra cheese. Toss to coat evenly.
  7. Add the crunch: Sprinkle the topping across the casserole in an even layer for maximum crispness.
  8. Bake: Place the dish on the center rack and bake for 25–30 minutes, until hot and bubbly with a golden-brown top. If the top browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil.
  9. Rest and serve: Let it rest for 10 minutes to set. Garnish with more parsley and serve warm.