Keto Bacon Ranch Chicken Broccoli Casserole is a low-carb bake made with cooked broccoli, chopped chicken, ranch dressing, cream cheese, cheddar, and bacon. This Keto Bacon Ranch Chicken Broccoli Casserole delivers protein, creamy texture, and oven-melted cheese without pasta or potatoes — ideal for keto dinners.

About This Recipe

Keto Bacon Ranch Chicken Broccoli Casserole keeps the foundation simple: cooked broccoli, cooked chicken, ranch dressing, and cheese. No pasta or potatoes absorb liquid, so liquids must be controlled. Broccoli must be lightly cooked or steamed before mixing so moisture does not dilute the bake. Chicken should be cooked and chopped before assembly. Nothing is added raw.

The sauce uses cream cheese to stabilize fat. Ranch adds salt, herbs, and acidity, removing the need for mayonnaise plus seasoning packets. Heavy cream loosens the sauce so it coats chicken and broccoli instead of forming a paste. Shredded cheddar on top browns in the oven and binds the surface. Bacon is cooked separately so it stays crisp rather than steaming in the casserole.

Seasoning is minimal because ranch already contains salt and herbs. Black pepper is sufficient. Broccoli is folded into the mixture last so it does not break apart before baking. Everything transfers into a baking dish and cooks uncovered to avoid steam buildup.

This dish reheats well, stores cleanly, and portions easily. It behaves like a full meal without starch. For en annan ranch-baserad lunch finns Chicken Bacon Ranch Bowls. För en annan ost-baserad ugnsrätt med kyckling finns Keto Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Casserole.

Portioner kan varieras beroende på hur mycket protein som används. Broccoli kan ökas för volym om macros kräver mer fiber. Bacon placeras ovanpå efter bakning om man vill maximera crisp.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• No pasta
• No potatoes
• High protein
• Ranch-based sauce
• Crisp bacon
• Oven-browned cheddar
• Meal-prep compatible
• One baking dish

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Ingredients

Chicken and Broccoli

• 2 cups cooked chopped chicken
• 2 cups broccoli florets

Sauce

• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup ranch dressing
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Cheese and Bacon

• 1 cup shredded cheddar
• 1/3 cup cooked chopped bacon

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Steam or boil broccoli for 2 to 3 minutes until slightly tender.
3. Drain broccoli fully and set aside.
4. Place a skillet over medium heat.
5. Add cream cheese to the skillet and allow it to soften.
6. Pour ranch dressing into the skillet and stir until cream cheese begins to melt.
7. Add heavy cream and black pepper and stir until the sauce becomes smooth.
8. Add cooked chopped chicken into the skillet and stir to coat chicken evenly.
9. Add broccoli florets into the skillet and fold gently into the mixture.
10. Transfer mixture into a small baking dish and spread evenly.
11. Sprinkle shredded cheddar across the top.
12. Place baking dish uncovered into the oven.
13. Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until cheddar melts and lightly browns.
14. Remove from oven and sprinkle cooked chopped bacon on top.
15. Let casserole rest 3 to 5 minutes before serving.

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Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: ~430
• Fat: ~33g
• Protein: ~29g
• Net Carbs: ~5g

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FAQ

•  Can I cook the chicken in the skillet first?
  Yes. Brown fully before adding sauce.
• Can I use rotisserie chicken?
  Yes. Chop and remove skin.
• Can I use frozen broccoli?
  Thaw and drain before heating.
• Can I add more cream?
  Yes. Increase thickness as needed.
• Will bacon get soggy in the oven?
  Add bacon after baking for crisp texture.

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Variations & Substitutions

• Swap cheddar for pepper jack
• Use turkey instead of chicken
• Add spinach to the sauce
• Add crushed red pepper for heat
• Add parmesan under cheddar

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Serving Suggestions

• Serve as a full dinner
• Use for meal prep
• Top with extra bacon
• Pair with a keto soup

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• Chicken Bacon Ranch Bowls – Easy Low-Carb Lunch
• Keto Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Casserole

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