🧀🍗 Keto Creamy Cheesy Chicken Casserole

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📝 Ingredients (Keto-Friendly)

  • 2½ cups cooked chicken (grilled, roasted, or boiled & shredded)
  • 1 cup cauliflower rice (fresh or frozen, squeezed dry)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup cream cheese (softened)
  • 1½ cups cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • Optional: chopped chives or parsley

🍳 Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F.
  2. Lightly grease a baking dish with butter.
  3. In a pan on low heat:
    • Melt butter
    • Add garlic, sauté 30 seconds
    • Add heavy cream + cream cheese
    • Stir until smooth and creamy
  4. Add:
    • Salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder
    • Cauliflower rice
    • Cook 2–3 minutes (do not overcook)
  5. Add cooked chicken, mix well.
  6. Transfer mixture to baking dish.
  7. Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
  8. Bake uncovered for 15–20 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
  9. Rest 5 minutes, garnish with chives.

🔥 Macros (Approx per serving – 4 servings)

  • Carbs: 4–5g net
  • Fat: High
  • Protein: Moderate–High

💡 Keto Tips

  • Don’t skip squeezing cauliflower rice (prevents wateriness)
  • You can replace cauliflower with zucchini rice
  • Add bacon bits for extra fat & flavor
  • Mozzarella + cheddar combo works great

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