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    Home » Main Dish Recipes » Casseroles » Keto Pizza Casserole

    Keto Pizza Casserole

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    Published: Apr 30, 2019 by Taryn

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    This easy low carb Keto Pizza Casserole requires five simple ingredients for one incredible casserole dish. See below how to make this pizza casserole recipe, no crust needed for a tasty flavor. Tender chicken, marinara sauce, and tons of ooey-gooey cheese. My chicken low carb pizza casserole will win over your family. 

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    I know you are thinking, “What is pizza chicken? Who puts chicken on pizza?” But… pizza chicken is what my kids call chicken parmesan. This combines the flavors of creamy casseroles with the flavors of chicken parmesan. It is one of our favorite easy dinners. Give my Keto Pizza Casserole a try. I’m sure your family will love it too! 

    I’ve been on a roll. A casserole. Hahaha. Sorry, no more bad jokes, I promise. Anyway, I decided to piggyback on the success of my Bacon Ranch Chicken, Bacon Chicken Caesar, Chicken Fajita, and Barbecue Chicken casseroles and make you a pizza chicken casserole.

    My family loves casseroles, and they are so easy. When we ate this for dinner I got a couple “Mom, this is good!” and “Can I have seconds?”

    plate of chicken pizza casserole and broccoli with fork next to casserole dish of remaining chicken pizza casserole with serving spoon

    How To Make Keto Pizza Casserole

    Start by laying your pre-cooked chicken in the bottom of a casserole dish. Then in a bowl mix your cream cheese and garlic. Add dollops of the mixture over the chicken and spread it around. Then add on a layer of marinara followed my mozzarella cheese. Bake until golden and bubbly, then slice and serve.

    How to Save Time Making Pizza Casserole

    Literally, this recipe takes like five minutes of prep time. It is a go-to recipe for the summer months where my family and I want to be outdoors enjoying the warm sunshine instead of being inside.

    Pre-Cooked Chicken for Keto Pizza Casserole

    If you have precooked chicken already this has a 5 minute prep time. It is perfect for busy weeks when you don’t have time for spending hours in the kitchen. I served it with frozen steam in bag broccoli.

    diced cooked chicken on cutting board

    What If I Don't Have Pre-Cooked Chicken On Hand

    Feel free to cook up boneless chicken how you like. I have done the Instant Pot Shredded Chicken and just saved some back to use for this recipe later. Or hit up your local store for a rotisserie chicken that you can shred and use.

    Can I Swap Ground Turkey for the Chicken in Pizza Casserole

    Yes. You can do ground turkey, ground chicken, or even ground beef. Just cook up the meat until all the way cooked, lay in the bottom of the dish, then add in your layers and bake. I would season the ground meat with a little salt and pepper for added flavor.

    Low Carb Marinara Sauce

    You can use any of your favorite brands of marinara sauce. Just look for a sauce that doesn't add in sugar. You could even buy a Vodka sauce to use in replace of marinara sauce.

    I generally buy what is on sale for the week. So feel free to purchase your favorite low carb marinara sauce.

    casserole dish layered in chicken pieces and marinara sauce
    Step 1: Top cooked chicken with sauce and garlic cream cheese.

    Can I Make Pizza Casserole Ahead of Time 

    Yes! You can prep your low carb pizza casserole the morning of the day you want to bake it. Just prep in the morning, cover and place in the fridge until you are ready to cook it. Only allow a bit more time during the cooking process as the pan will be chilled from the refrigerator. 

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    Step 2: Cover with shredded mozzarella.

    Pizza Casserole Tweaks

    I really wanted to keep this basic and simple but of course, you can add your favorite pizza toppings!

    Add Veggies: If you want to add in some diced onions, peppers, mushrooms, or olives just lay it over the chicken. Then follow up with the cream cheese layer and marinara. Then bake like normal. 

    Add Pepperoni: I like to put the pepperoni on top and then sprinkle a tiny bit of the cheese over it to hold it on.

    Add Sausage: Just add some browned ground Italian sausage on top of the chicken before add the sauce and cheese.

    Will Pizza Chicken Casserole Freeze Well

    Because of the cream cheese layer, it could curdle during the thawing of the dish. If you do freeze this casserole note that it most likely will change in texture. 

    If you do opt to freeze it, place in a freezer-friendly container and store up to three months. Thaw in the fridge the night before and then warm up in the oven until warmed all the way through. 

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    Step 3: Bake. Eat. Enjoy!

    What to Serve With Keto Pizza Casserole 

    Most of the time I pair this with a chopped salad or green vegetables. You could also do a cloud bread with some herbs sprinkled over the top to give it an Italian flare. 

    Best Way to Reheat Pizza Casserole 

    I will either toss in the microwave for a quick reheat or if we are doing this for leftovers the night, I will take the leftovers and wrap with aluminum foil and heat in the oven. That way it tastes like the first night. 

    This also is great for prepping meals for the week. Whether you take your lunch each day to work or want quick dinners to reheat this low carb casserole heats nicely. I use this often for ready reheat meals on busy weekdays when I don't have time to cook a full lunch. 

    This recipe is so simple to make, and I think you all will enjoy it if you like the ingredients used. Next time you are craving something a bit different for dinner, give this casserole a try! 

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    Keto Pizza Casserole

    My Keto Pizza Casserole combines creamy casseroles with chicken parmesan. It is low carb, gluten & grain free & THM S w/ 5 ingredients & a 5 min prep.
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American, Italian
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 383
    Author: Taryn

    Ingredients

    • 1.5-2 lb cooked chicken breast sliced or cubed
    • 8 oz cream cheese
    • 1 teaspoon dried minced garlic
    • 1 cup marinara sauce no sugar added
    • 8 oz shredded mozzarella
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350.
    • Put chicken in the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish.
    • Combine cream cheese and garlic. Drop small spoonfuls onto the chicken. Pour the sauce on top. Sprinkle with the shredded mozzarella.
    • Bake for 30 min or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

    Notes

    Check out the VIDEO right above this recipe!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 383 | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 144mg | Sodium: 704mg | Potassium: 641mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 975IU | Vitamin C: 4.2mg | Calcium: 239mg | Iron: 1.2mg
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    Originally Published March 16, 2016. Revised and Republished April 30, 2019

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    Comments

    1. Cyd says

      November 05, 2021 at 1:07 pm

      Can you use minced garlic instead of dried minced garlic?

      Reply
      • Taryn says

        November 05, 2021 at 2:34 pm

        Sure!

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    2. Carolyn m Malkowski says

      September 27, 2021 at 4:15 pm

      Iam so going to make this thank you so much & Keto i jut started works for me!!!

      Reply
    3. Christina says

      January 31, 2021 at 6:31 pm

      First time making this, it was super easy and came out great! Had it with a salad. Will definitely be making this again. Thanks5 stars

      Reply
    4. Mandy says

      August 18, 2020 at 12:11 pm

      I have made this several times now and it just get better every time. This last time I used rotisserie chicken and ricotta. So delish! And filling! Thanks for sharing. It’s become one of my favorite recipes ever.5 stars

      Reply
    5. Lori Sautter says

      March 27, 2020 at 10:36 am

      Have you ever tried using ricotta cheese instead of or in addition to cream cheese? Maybe with an Alfredo sauce? How do you think that would work?

      Reply
      • Taryn says

        March 27, 2020 at 5:32 pm

        Yup! Both work well. Enjoy!

        Reply
      • Peter says

        September 21, 2021 at 8:24 pm

        Trying this with Ricotta, much like Lasagna, Looks like it will turn out pretty good. 🙂

        Reply
    6. Jennifer says

      March 15, 2020 at 12:23 am

      There is a veggie pizza, white sauce with chicken I really like at a local pizza joint. I may get adventurous and try to make that variation as healthy as I can.
      I will comment again after I do so.

      Reply
    7. Teresa Hunter-Taylor says

      February 26, 2020 at 9:20 pm

      I have made this twice exactly as the receipt calls for. It's a big hit with both my kids and my very picky husband. We all love it.5 stars

      Reply
    8. Michelle Mathewson says

      January 13, 2020 at 10:11 pm

      This Will stop your cravings for pizza! This is the BEST!5 stars

      Reply
    9. Tani Mackey says

      January 09, 2020 at 11:43 pm

      Made this and my husband and I loved it. We added some onion, green pepper, black olives, and mushrooms on top of the rotisserie shredded chicken. Will make it again. Thanks!5 stars

      Reply
    10. Jennifer says

      November 17, 2019 at 7:21 pm

      This was okay, but my husband liked it. I did add in Italian seasoning to the cream cheese for a little more flavor. Next time I may add pepperoni to the top or mix Italian sausage with the chicken. It just needed something a little more.3 stars

      Reply
    11. Jane says

      September 03, 2019 at 9:00 am

      How much of the casserole is one serving. This is where I get confused. Don’t want to eat too much . Thanks

      Reply
      • Taryn says

        September 03, 2019 at 9:26 am

        1/6th

        Reply
    12. Chris says

      July 02, 2019 at 1:17 pm

      for the Macros, I need to bring the protein amount down, any suggestions, I have trouble in that area.

      Reply
      • Taryn says

        July 02, 2019 at 6:56 pm

        I would replace some of the chicken with low carb vegetables as a filler. Cauliflower, broccoli, etc. would be good in this.

        Reply
    13. Jamie Taylor says

      June 04, 2019 at 2:32 pm

      I made this today, and did the cream cheese with Italian cheese in the skillet. I then put it over the rotisserie chicken. I added pepperoni and bacon as additional toppings. Do you think it will turn out ok by melting the cream cheese in a skillet to get a sauce type consistency?

      Reply
      • Taryn says

        June 04, 2019 at 3:43 pm

        Yup! Enjoy 🙂

        Reply
    14. Jeanne says

      May 19, 2019 at 7:43 pm

      I’m having a hard time finding a pasta or pizza
      sauce with no sugar added. Suggestions?

      Reply
      • Taryn says

        May 19, 2019 at 8:05 pm

        Classico Roasted Garlic, Raos, and the fancy Walmart Italian brand (it's their label) are all added sugar free last time I checked. They have natural sugars from the tomatoes but do not add sugar.

        Reply
        • Beth M. says

          March 22, 2020 at 9:17 pm

          I found one at Aldi's too.

      • JMClark says

        September 11, 2019 at 11:33 am

        Or make your own! We ended up making so much from a cauliflower pizza recipe we tried, so I am continuously finding recipes that call for sauce. 😂

        Reply
    15. Melody Johnson says

      April 09, 2019 at 2:21 pm

      I love making casseroles. With just two of us there is always enough for dinner for at least two nights - score! This was so easy and quick to fix and tasted great. My husband said it is a keeper. Taryn - seriously - you asked at the beginning of your post 'who puts chicken on pizza'? BBQ chicken pizza is one of my all time favorites! I'm thinking that this would also be great with a low-carb BBQ sauce in place of the pizza sauce and a few pieces of red onion (standard on BBQ chicken pizza in my area).5 stars

      Reply
      • Darlene says

        November 26, 2019 at 4:53 pm

        Oh yeah!!! BBQ chicken pizza was the first thing that popped into my head when I saw this recipe 👍

        Reply
    16. Julie Todd says

      February 07, 2019 at 1:14 pm

      Where can I find the recipe for the vodka sauce?

      Reply
      • Taryn says

        February 07, 2019 at 4:51 pm

        I don't have a recipe for vodka sauce on my blog but most jarred vodka sauces are low carb.

        Reply
    17. Christina says

      October 02, 2018 at 3:32 pm

      Can you make this with raw chicken breasts like your Easy Cheesy Bacon Chicken? If so, would it be the same cooking temp and time as that recipe, assuming you cut it thin?

      Reply
      • Taryn says

        October 02, 2018 at 7:42 pm

        Yes, but I would parcook the chicken and drain the cooking liquid before adding the other ingredients so the sauce isn't too thin.

        Reply
    18. Jessica says

      October 02, 2018 at 12:29 pm

      I noticed you do not have the amount per serving listed. How does one know how many servings can be eaten in a meal without going over your macros?

      Reply
      • Taryn says

        October 02, 2018 at 2:40 pm

        The number of servings per recipe is at the top of every recipe card. The nutrition is always for one serving. Here is an example:

        Reply
    19. Susan says

      September 14, 2018 at 9:05 pm

      Wow! Five ingredients and no breading or pasta! An Italian-ish dish that is lower in carbs! Must make this soon!5 stars

      Reply
    20. Nancy says

      September 02, 2018 at 9:26 pm

      This recipe was great. I added green peppers and red onion. I used the vodka sauce. I was worried the marinara sauce my husband would think too tomatoe-y. It was sooooooo good. The only thing I’d change was more red onions and cut the chicken it to much smaller pieces.5 stars

      Reply
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