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Creamy Low Carb Chicken Casserole with Broccoli and Bacon

A comforting and family-friendly casserole that combines chicken, broccoli, and bacon in a creamy ranch dressing base, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 5 cups broccoli florets Steam or blanch until just tender and drain well.
  • 8 slices cooked turkey bacon, chopped Crisp the bacon before mixing.
  • 4 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced Use leftover or rotisserie chicken.
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar
  • 1 cup ranch dressing Use full-fat or thicker dressing for a creamier result.
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar (for topping)
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella (for topping)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Steam or blanch broccoli until just tender, then drain well.
  3. In a large bowl, mix chicken, broccoli, turkey bacon, garlic, mozzarella, cheddar, and ranch dressing.
  4. Spread mixture evenly in the baking dish.
  5. Sprinkle the top with additional cheddar and mozzarella.
Cooking
  1. Bake for 25–30 minutes until hot and bubbly.
  2. Let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.

Notes

For serving, slice the casserole into squares and pair with a crisp green salad. This dish can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3-4 days, or frozen for up to 3 months. Let it rest after baking for best results.