One skillet meals are some of my favorite to make, especially this Keto Chicken Casserole! Not only are they are to toss together and clean up afterwards, but they always turn out super good no matter what you put in them! This one is loaded with cheese, veggies and chicken and makes the perfect weeknight dinner.
Easy One Skillet Meals
One days you come home exhausted from work, but still have a house full of hungry people whipping up a one skillet meal is the always the right move. No one will ever know you just tossed whatever you had in the fridge right into skillet and heated it for dinner. Some of my favorites are:
Make It Meal Prep
This keto chicken casserole isn’t only great for busy weeknights. It’s one of my favorite recipes to meal prep because it’s super filling, reheats great and motivates me to get through the first half of my work day haha.
You can whip it up on Sunday alongside your usual hard boiled eggs and fat bombs and then portion it out into containers so all you had to do is grab and go in the morning and then reheat for a lunch that will make all your co-workers jealous!
Toss In The Fridge
I’m not even joking when I say toss in the fridge. This recipe was inspired by leftovers. We had cooked cooked chicken from the previous nights dinner along with some mushrooms and big bag of spinach that neither of us was planning on eating. Instead of letting any of it go to waste I tossed it all into a skillet with whatever cheeses I had and this gorgeous keto chicken casserole came to life. You can do the same!
Keto Chicken Casserole
It’s creamy. It’s hearty. And, it’s easy to make and clean up. Those are the three criteria I think we can all agree on matter when it comes to dinner. This keto chicken casserole has checked all the boxes and will impress anyone you make it for. Let us know how you put your spin on it!
Keto Chicken Casserole
What You Need:
- 12 inch cast iron skillet or 9×13 casserole dish
Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 6 oz baby bella mushrooms, chopped
- 5 oz baby spinach
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan
- 3/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 1/2 lb bacon, cooked and chopped
- 15 oz cooked chicken (we used rotisserie)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp pink himalayan salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a casserole dish if using one with coconut oil spray.
- Preheat a large (cast iron) skillet to medium high heat and add 1 tbsp coconut oil.
- Add the onions and mushrooms and saute for 3-5 minutes until tender. Add the spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes until wilted down.
- Turn the heat down to medium and add in the cream, cream cheese, mayo, mustard, garlic and cheddar cheese and combine using a spoon until fully incorporated.
- Add in the cooked and chopped bacon, seasonings and the chicken. Stir to combine.
- At this point either transfer the entire skillet contents to a casserole dish if you are not using an over safe cast iron skillet.
- Top the casserole with mozzarella cheese and bake for 10 minutes and then broil for 2-3 minutes.
- Serve immediately!
- Best stored in an air tight container in the fridge up to 5 days.
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Notes
Serving Size: 1 piece
Yields: 8 pieces
Written by
Megha Barot
Megha has always been a passionate cook, but she took this to a new level after starting her keo journey in 2015. She loves creating new recipes and producing educational content for KetoConnect, which she co-founded in 2016 with Matt. Her passion for healthy eating and personal development continues to thrive. She's the proud mom of two awesome kids.
This is one of the most delicious meals I have ever had, Keto or not Keto. My husband loved it too. I have to make a double batch next time!
I’ve made this a dozen times now and it’s delicious! Question: when do you add the Parmesan cheese? I put it on at the end over the mozzarella when I broil it.
Very good and very filling. Just an FYI, the ingredients include parmesan, but it isn’t in any of the directions. I assume you like to add it alongside the mozzarella and broil?
I saw this video yesterday and made it today. Loved it!
Awesome recipe! Very creamy and flavorful. A new favorite at our house.
I was afraid no one but me would eat this because of the spinach. Nope. Plates licked clean.
Tried this recipe last night, a winner! Very tasty and satisfying.
I made this for Sunday night dinner and the family loved, loved, loved it. My grandson told me next family night I have to make two of these so he’ll have plenty and left-overs for the next day.
We love to hear this!
I made this today and it was delicious.
This recipe is delicious. Very reminiscent of a crustless chicken pot pie (with a little italian pizzazz). Made it tonight to have over the course of the week (doubled the recipe) for both me and my not-keto boyfriend, who also thinks it’s divine. A definite make-again!
This is 100% a keeper! Very creamy and good mix of flavors. Great for leftovers too. I didn’t cube the chicken, I just pulled the roast it off the bones, so it was basically shredded. It worked really well.
Oh my gosh! This recipe was amazing! It’s our new favorite.
I just made this tonight and it is absolutely DELICIOUS. I added a little Worcestershire sauce to the onion and mushroom flavor to add some extra flavor. It was perfect!
Will definitely make this again. Would like a little spice to it maybe some chili pepper flakes but otherwise DELISH
When is the parmesan cheese used? It’s listed as an ingredient, but not in the preparation instructions. Is is sprinkled on top after the mozzarella cheese?
I made this recipe tonight for an early supper- it was delicious! Definitely making it again.
Recipe sounds great. I will definitely be making it.
However
My only comment is that U often use packaged grated cheese which is not pure.
I has something in it to keep it from clumping
I would ONLY use fresh pure cheese that I grate as needed.
Other than that I think that U 2 are fabulous
She’s not joking they put cellulose (which is tree bark) in grated parmesan!
This was so creamy and delicious. Couldn’t find where Parmesan cheese was supposed to be added?
Due to quarantine, I used turkey instead of chicken and didn’t have any mushrooms, so added zucchini squash. My Goodness, what a comfort meal! Thanks, so much!
I loved it, however, you have Parmesan cheese included in the recipe but you did not say where it goes in the instructions! I just dumped it in. Mine was a bit pale because I used regular mushrooms and white cheddar. But delish! Rich!
What is the serving size?