Keto Crusted Buttery Chicken Casserole

Looking for an easy-to-assemble keto chicken casserole that is packed with flavor? Look no further than this super tasty Crusted Buttery Chicken Casserole that contains only ONE gram of net carbs per serving!

For this recipe, I modified a classic casserole recipe, often called “Chicken Ritz Casserole,” that uses (no surprise here) crushed Ritz crackers at the top and bottom of the casserole to add some crunch to a creamy, buttery filling. I subbed crushed pork rinds for the Ritz crackers, made a keto Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup (so easy to do!), and played around with the ingredients just a bit to come up with my own version.

Chicken is widely popular because it’s high in protein but low in calories and rich in essential vitamins. It’s favored by both adults and children because when cooked, it has a soft and tender texture and a mild flavor that often won’t turn away even the pickiest eaters.

Chicken can be the star of the show for many family-friendly meals. If you’re following the ketogenic diet and need to expand your meal lists then you need to add these chicken recipes. Each one is unique but equally exciting and better yet, the whole family will love them even if they’re not following the keto diet too.

Ingredients
Keto Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup Ingredients

• 3 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp coconut flour
• 1/2 cup chicken stock
• 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1/4 tsp xanthan gum
• 1 tsp salt
• pepper to taste

Keto Crusted Buttery Chicken Casserole Ingredients

• 6 oz crushed pork rinds
• 7 tbsp melted salted butter, divided

Keto Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup (full recipe)

• 7 oz sour cream
• 1/3 cup chicken stock
• 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced
• 4 slices cooked bacon, diced

Instructions
How to Make Keto Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup

1. In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, melt butter.
2. Add coconut flour and mix. Stir mixture quickly until it thickens.
3. Add chicken stock and turn heat up to medium. Whisk to incorporate, then add almond milk and whisk. Finally, add xanthan gum, salt, and pepper.
4. Turn up the heat slightly to bring the mixture to a low boil for 2 minutes.
5. Remove from heat and let sit for at least 5 minutes before using it in your casserole (use this time to do other steps, like crush your pork rinds, dice chicken, etc).
6. The condensed soup will thicken further as it cools. Use immediately or store in the fridge for up to a day.

How to Make Keto Buttery Chicken Casserole

1. Preheat oven to 325 F and grease an 8x8” casserole dish. (I used coconut oil.)
2. Sprinkle half of the crushed pork rinds* on the bottom of the casserole dish, fully covering the bottom. Drizzle 3 tbsp of the melted butter on top. (*The easiest way to crush pork rinds is to stick them in a large Ziploc bag and crush them using a rolling pin.)
3. In a medium-sized bowl, combine condensed soup, sour cream, chicken broth, diced cooked chicken breast, and diced cooked bacon.
4. Add the mixture to the casserole dish, evenly covering the pork rinds.
5. In a small bowl, combine remaining pork rinds and melted butter.
6. Sprinkle the mixture in the casserole dish, evenly covering the top.
7. Bake casserole for 30 to 35 minutes until the pork rinds have formed a nice crust.

Recipe Notes

• Do NOT use raw chicken breast or bacon in this recipe! They MUST be cooked beforehand.
• You can use pork or turkey bacon. Nutrition facts are calculated using pork bacon.