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Bacon Ranch Chicken Casserole – Low Carb Keto Easy

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My Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole is a hit with kids and adults. Quick, easy, and so comforting. This is cheesy, bacony, and filling. This Bacon Ranch Chicken Casserole is one of my favorite low carb chicken recipes ever.

a gray plate with Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole cooked chicken and broccoli covered with cheese and bacon

Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole – Low Carb, Keto, THM S, Gluten-Free, Grain-Free

Mondays can be tough. Especially when the toddler wakes up every hour all night long the night before and won’t go back to sleep. Again and again.

So… With that said it is a “Drive Through Sue” kind of day. Thank the Lord I already had cooked chicken in the fridge so I was able to quickly whip up a casserole that I could pop into the oven for dinner.

If you’ve read any of the Trim Healthy Mama books you know the phrase “Drive Through Sue”. If you haven’t it is a name for those of us who like to make things quick and easy and don’t mind using shortcuts (like prepared sauces instead of making our own even if homemade would be a bit healthier).

I do enjoy cooking and baking or I wouldn’t have begun this blog but there are days I just need a break. I knew by the time 5 o’clock came around I would be wiped and barely able to drag myself off the couch let alone make a nutritious dinner.

a large mixing bowl with cooked chicken and broccoli in a creamy sauce

This easy Bacon Ranch Chicken Casserole recipe was really good.

Most of us gobbled it up and had seconds (the 4 yo has a limited acceptable food list and casseroles are not on it).  However, the first grader claimed a thermos of the leftovers for lunch tomorrow.  That makes mommy happy.

A few of my other favorite low carb chicken casserole recipes are:

Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
Cilantro Lime Chicken
Mexican Chicken Casserole
Stuffed Chicken with Asparagus & Bacon
Ranch Yogurt Marinade for Grilled Chicken
Anytime you need low carb chicken recipes just come here. We eat SO much I am constantly trying to find new and exciting ways to use it.

I think I love chicken casserole recipes the most!

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Bacon Ranch Chicken Casserole – Low Carb Keto Easy

Check out how easy this family-friendly chicken casserole recipe really is!

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4.95 from 54 votes
Bacon Ranch Chicken Casserole - low carb, grain, gluten, & sugar free, & a THM S.
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Bacon Ranch Chicken Casserole
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
 

This easy casserole has chicken, broccoli, bacon, and cheddar in a creamy homemade ranch sauce. It is low carb, keto, gluten-free and kid approved! Your whole family will love it.

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Bacon Ranch Chicken Casserole
Servings: 8
Calories: 498 kcal
Author: Taryn
Ingredients
  • 1.5 lb. cooked chicken , cubed
  • 1 lb. fresh broccoli , steamed and drained or frozen broccoli, thawed and drained
  • 1 tbsp minced onion
  • 1 tbsp parsley
  • 1/2 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tbsp dill
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp bacon crumbles
  • 8 oz. cream cheese softened
  • 4 oz. sour cream
  • 4 oz. mayo
  • 8 oz. shredded cheddar
Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 if baking immediately. Or you can prep ahead and keep in the refrigerator for a day or two.

  2. In a big bowl combine cream cheese, sour cream, mayo, and spices and mix thoroughly. 

  3. To the cream cheese mixture, you just made add the chicken, broccoli, 3/4 of the cheese, and the 1/4 cup bacon crumbles and mix well. 

  4. Dump into a 9x13 baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Sprinkle remaining cheese and 2 tbsp bacon crumbles on top. 

  5. Bake until hot about 35 minutes.

Recipe Notes

My unique blend of spices is what gives this the ranch flavor. You do not need a packet of ranch mix or bottled ranch dressing. These spices and herbs also work well to make homemade ranch dressing or dip! Just mix them with sour cream and mayo for a dip. For dressing thin with a little almond milk.

Nutrition Facts
Bacon Ranch Chicken Casserole
Amount Per Serving
Calories 498 Calories from Fat 324
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 36g 55%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Cholesterol 147mg 49%
Sodium 601mg 25%
Potassium 483mg 14%
Total Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Sugars 2g
Protein 37g 74%
Vitamin A 23.5%
Vitamin C 62.2%
Calcium 28.7%
Iron 9.3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
My Bacon Ranch Chicken Casserole is a hit with kids and adults. Quick, easy, and so comforting. This is cheesy, bacony, and filling. It is low carb, grain, gluten, & sugar free, & a THM S.

Comments

  1. Only 5 stars?? I want to give you 10!! I've made this several times, used cauliflower, leftover chicken&gouda sausages.. You can mix it up! A mainstay in our home. Thank you!

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  2. I'm recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes so had to make a huge lifestyle change! Finding recipes that my husband will also enjoy has been a challenge, he's pretty picky! But, this little gem right here was an absolute winner! SO good and I will absolutely be making this again!

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  3. As a ranch lover, this meal is so good. My wife loves when I make this casserole! It makes for great leftovers for lunch too. I just divide the remaining in Tupperware so we both have lunch for the next day or two.

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  5. We add riced cauliflower to this to make it go a little farther and it's delicious! A favorite variation is leaving out the bacon and adding Franks Red Hot sauce for a buffalo ranch twist. Out entire family, kids included, love both variations.

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  6. WE LOVE THIS DISH!! I make it all the time - I'm keto, my husband isn't - it's his favorite thing I make! I usually double it because he likes it so much. I have experimented and added different veggies in with the broccoli - spinach, carrots, cauliflower, mushrooms - so far all have been great! I also add fresh chopped garlic and it brings the garlic flavor up a bit and it's really tasty.

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  7. I’ve made this several times. It’s easy to make, comes together fast and is delucious. I’m having it again tonight. Thank you for sharing the recipe!

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  9. I make this for my family all the time and it is most definitely a favorite!! I want to make it for a friend who just had her 5th baby! I'd like to get most of it done ahead of time the night before. Do you suggest putting it in the fridge overnight and baking the next day or freezing it the night before? Or should I just bake it the night before and freeze overnight? Thanks!!

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  10. I made it this evening, i was worried that it would be dry but it wasn’t i also added mushrooms. It was super easy and delicious

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  11. Hello love this dish thanks so much for sharing. However, I would like to know about the serving size. You said 8 servings but how much is that a cup? 2 cups. Please be more specific! Thank you!

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  13. I absolutely loved this recipe and made zero changes to it. My fiance who doesn't eat lc loved it too. Thanks for posting. I need more recipes that we can both enjoy. :-)

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    • If you just don't like mayo I want to assure you that you cannot taste it in this recipe. If you just don't want to use it you can use all sour cream.
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      • And the chicken isn’t overcooked? How do you prepare your cooked chicken (baked, boiled)? Would a roast chicken work? Also are you using fresh dill or dried?
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        • The chicken isn't overcooked. Most casseroles call for cooked chicken. I normally bake my chicken covered just until it reaches about 158-159 degrees. It should go up to 160 when resting. I use dried dill but fresh works too.
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  18. I’ve made this cheesy chicken bacon broccoli bake several times, and find that I like adding the broccoli about 10 minutes into the baking time. This gives the bacon a little time to cook and get crispier edges. Then I throw the broccoli on top and cover with shredded cheese.

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    • Yes. I have frozen it successfully after baking it. I freeze it in lunch sized portions and then just microwave to heat them. It would probably work to freeze before baking too but I haven't tested it yet.
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  21. I get asked for this recipe all the time. I have it bookmarked for easy sharing. I think the biggest bonus is that my kids love it!!! And also it's fairly easy to make.

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  22. Just made this, it was so good, thanks! I forgot to put the mayonnaise, but it was still delicious. Hope to try your other recipes.

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    • Because it tastes like ranch. You don't need bottled ranch dressing for a ranch flavor. You just need the right blend of spices.
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      • I had about 4 oz leftover rotisserie chicken so I eyeballed the rest of the ingredients and made this into a single serve microwaved dish for myself. It was fantastic! Thanks!

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  25. I made this a few days ago and loved it. But I want to make it again and add cauli-rice, so it's more like a broccoli rice with chicken casserole. Would I cook the rice before adding it to the mixture and putting in the oven? Would I need to up the cream cheese and sour cream to accommodate for the added vegetables? Any suggestions? Thanks!

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    • If you are using frozen cauliflower rice just thaw it and drain it. I think it would also work to mix in fresh but the liquid released might thin the sauce.
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