Keto Creamy Tomato and Chicken Casserole Recipe
A rich and comforting keto-friendly casserole combining tender cooked chicken with a creamy tomato sauce, topped with melted mozzarella cheese. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for a low-carb dinner that’s both satisfying and flavorful.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 can 14 oz diced tomatoes with juice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking (about 1 tablespoon)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the casserole later.
- Cook Garlic: In a skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes, ensuring it does not brown.
- Make Creamy Sauce: Add the diced tomatoes with their juice, heavy cream, softened cream cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir continuously until the cream cheese melts and the sauce becomes smooth and heated through.
- Combine Chicken and Sauce: In a greased 9x9-inch baking dish, mix the shredded or diced cooked chicken with the creamy tomato sauce until well combined.
- Add Cheese Topping: Evenly sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the top of the chicken and sauce mixture in the baking dish.
- Bake Casserole: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted, bubbly, and slightly golden.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving to allow it to set.
Notes
- The chicken can be rotisserie, leftover roasted chicken, or freshly cooked.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce if you like a bit of heat.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, reduce the cream slightly or add a bit more cream cheese.
- To keep this recipe strictly keto, ensure the diced tomatoes have no added sugar.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and can be reheated in the oven or microwave.
