Description
A delightful low-carb chicken casserole combining tender chicken, crunchy broccoli, and savory bacon in a creamy ranch dressing and cheese sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups broccoli florets
- 8 slices cooked turkey bacon, chopped
- 4 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella
- ½ cup shredded cheddar
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- ½ cup shredded cheddar (for topping)
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Steam or blanch the broccoli until just tender, then drain it well.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, steamed broccoli, chopped turkey bacon, minced garlic, mozzarella, cheddar cheese, and ranch dressing. Mix thoroughly.
- Spread the mixture evenly in the greased baking dish.
- Sprinkle the top with additional cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes until hot and bubbly.
- Let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use freshly cooked chicken for the best flavor and texture. Ensure broccoli is not overcooked for optimal crunch.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg