Name: Cheesy Keto Bacon Chicken Casserole with Pecans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 3 large Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts (cut in half lengthwise); 2/3 cup Sour Cream; 1 tbsp Mayonnaise; 1/2 cup Chopped Bacon; 2 tbsp Dried Chives; 2 tsp Minced Garlic; 1/4 cup Finely Chopped Pecans

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Put this keto chicken bacon casserole recipe on your menu this week. Only 3 grams net carbs per serving; it’s full of protein and flavor.

Baked Pecan Crusted Chicken

When you think of pecans, maybe you think of desserts. I’ve made a lot of desserts with these nuts; from keto pecan pralines and keto pumpkin pecan dump cake to no-bake keto pecan pie dessert bars.

These nuts are the perfect ones to bake and cook with because they are so soft and have a mild flavor.

Even though pecans are usually a dessert ingredient, they taste perfect when you chop them up finely and add them on top of cheesy chicken. It’s a conglomeration of savory, cheesy, salty, and earthy flavors.

Plus, you can’t beat the complimentary textures; the soft, melted cheese and the crunchy pecans. This is a dinner everyone will remember (happily).

Keto Chicken Bacon Casserole

This recipe really works best if you use large chicken breasts. You will need to slice each breast in half and then layer with the sour cream, mayonnaise, and other ingredients. Chicken breast tenders can work too, but chicken thighs won’t bake evenly.

When you are on a low-carb diet, you should also make sure that you only buy sugar-free bacon. Some times of bacon have added maple syrup or are sweetened in some way. Just make sure the kind you buy doesn’t have any other sweeteners on it.

Keto Cheesy Chicken Casserole

Keto cheesy chicken casserole is extremely filling! The sour cream and mayonnaise are really rich when you mix them together. Plus, pecans are an excellent source of healthy fats, so they fill you up too.

If you need a dinner recipe that is high-fat, then you just found it!

Portion out the leftovers and store them in an airtight container for your weekly meal prep. The creamy and cheesy sauce might harden as it chills, but as soon as you heat it up, it will melt beautifully again. Keep it in the refrigerator for up to three days.

This is also a fantastic freezer meal. Bake it according to the directions. Then, let it cool down to room temperature. Once it is completely cooled down. place it in a freezer-safe container and freeze it for up to six months.

Cheesy Chicken Recipe

This chicken is the perfect entree for a family dinner. Serve it with some keto cheesy cauliflower breadsticks. Kids love them!

Add a touch of sweetness to the table with a bowl of keto strawberry cucumber salad. It’s a refreshing salad that goes with almost anything. It will also taste amazing with some low-carb garlic butter zucchini and yellow squash.

Best Cheese With Chicken

Almost everyone loves shredded cheddar cheese. It’s easy to find and has a mild flavor that tastes incredible. Change up this recipe and add your favorite types of cheese to it.

Mozzarella melts wonderfully. Parmesan cheese will add some crispy textures to it. Pepper jack cheese has a bit of spice! If you add any other cheeses to it, let me know in the comments.

Keto Chicken Bacon Casserole With Pecans Recipe

Here’s the list of ingredients that you’ll need to make this keto chicken bacon casserole. Exact measurements and instructions are located in the printable recipe card just a little bit further below.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 6
Net Carbs: 3 net carbs per serving

Ingredients:

Large boneless skinless chicken breasts
Sour cream
Mayonnaise
Chopped bacon
Shredded cheddar cheese
Dried chives
Minced garlic
Finely chopped pecans
Salt and pepper

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

Layer the chicken in a 9×13 baking dish and season with salt and pepper to taste.

In a bowl, stir together sour cream, mayonnaise, bacon, chives, garlic and pecans.

Spread the mixture over the chicken evenly.

Sprinkle the chicken with the cheese.

Bake for 25 minutes, and then heat under the broiler for 2-3 additional minutes.

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Cheesy Keto Bacon Chicken Casserole with Pecans

Put this keto chicken bacon casserole recipe on your menu this week. Only 3 grams net carbs per serving, it's full of protein and flavor.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Course dinner, Main Course

Servings 6 people

Calories 375 kcal

Equipment

9x13 baking dish

Ingredients

3 large Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts cut in half lengthwise
2/3 cup Sour Cream
1 tbsp Mayonnaise
1/2 cup Chopped Bacon
2 tbsp Dried Chives
2 tsp Minced Garlic
1/4 cup Finely Chopped Pecans

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
Layer the chicken in a 9x13 baking dish and season with salt and pepper to taste.
In a bowl, stir together sour cream, mayonnaise, bacon, chives, garlic and pecans.
Spread the mixture over the chicken evenly.
Sprinkle the chicken with the cheese.
Bake for 25 minutes, and then heat under the broiler for 2-3 additional minutes.

Notes

Calories: 375
Net Carbs: 3 Net Carbs Per Serving

The nutritional information for this recipe is calculated as a courtesy and is an approximate only. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipes on this site.

Keto Casserole Recipes

If you enjoyed this keto chicken bacon casserole with pecans, here are some more tasty keto casserole recipes you should make next! All of them are easy enough to make on busy weeknights.