Keto BBQ Chicken Casserole - Easy Keto Recipes
This Keto BBQ Chicken Casserole is a delicious and satisfying one-dish meal. It combines tender chicken with a flavorful keto-friendly barbecue sauce and cheese, topped with a crispy layer that will please everyone at the table. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or meal prep!
Equipment
- 1 large mixing bowl
- 1 baking dish (9x13 inches)
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
- 1 cooking pot
- 1 oven
- 1 cutting board
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken about 2 large chicken breasts
- 1 cup sugar-free BBQ sauce Make sure to use a sugar-free BBQ sauce to keep it keto-friendly.
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cauliflower rice fresh or frozen
- 1/2 cup cream cheese softened
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, BBQ sauce, cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Stir in the cauliflower rice and half of the shredded cheddar cheese until evenly distributed.
- Transfer the mixture into the baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese on top of the casserole.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Once baked, remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Garnish with chopped green onions if desired before serving.
Notes
You can use rotisserie chicken for quicker preparation.
Make sure to use a sugar-free BBQ sauce to keep it keto-friendly.
This casserole is great for leftovers and reheats well in the microwave.