7 Best Keto Chicken Recipes To Try

Have you recently switched to the keto diet and are now struggling with cooking meals that are low in carb, yet high in protein and fat? Don’t fret; we’ve got you covered! Below, we include the 7 best keto chicken recipes you need to try the next time you’re in the kitchen.

Keto chicken casserole recipes

There’s nothing better than digging into a hot, fresh casserole straight out of the oven. And thankfully, this method of cooking is unbelievably easy, inexpensive, and fuss-free! Doing all your cooking in one pan also means less mess – and less cleaning up – so what are you waiting for? Try out the following popular keto recipes (with boneless, skinless chicken thighs) suitable for casserole cooking.

Serves: 4

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1½ pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into strips
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 2 tsp paprika
• Salt, to taste
• Freshly ground pepper, to taste
• 1 pound mushrooms, quartered
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ¼ cup chicken stock
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ onion, minced
• Fresh chopped parsley
• ½ cup shredded Mozzarella
• ½ cup grated Parmesan

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a baking dish; season chicken strips with Italian seasoning, chili powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a shallow plate. Let sit.
2. In a frying pan over medium-high heat, add butter, olive oil, and onion. Sauté until onions are softened.
3. Add the mushrooms and cook for about 5 minutes until golden and crispy on the edges.
4. Pour in the chicken stock to deglaze and cook for 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
5. Stir through 1 tablespoon of parsley and minced garlic. Cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant. Season lightly with salt and pepper then set aside.
6. Arrange chicken strips into the prepared baking dish. Top chicken with the garlic mushrooms. Finish with shredded mozzarella and grated parmesan cheese on top.
7. Bake the chicken and mushrooms casserole for 30 minutes; until chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
8. Serve, and enjoy!

#2 – Chicken cheese bake casserole

Serves: 10

Prep time: 25 minutes

Cook time: 35 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 pound bacon strips
• 8-ounce cream cheese
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1½ cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/3 cup avocado mayonnaise
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ tsp hot sauce
• 1 tsp dry mustard
• ½ tsp white pepper
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp paprika
• 3¼ pound cooked boneless, and skinless chicken thighs cut into strips
• 1½ cups red onion, diced
• 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
• 1 tbsp fresh garlic, finely chopped
• 8 ounces baby spinach
• 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. In a large skillet, cook bacon to crisp, place on paper towels, and reserve three tablespoons of bacon fat.
3. While the bacon is cooking, in a medium saucepan, place cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, cheddar cheese, avocado mayonnaise, heavy cream, hot sauce, mustard, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
4. Cook over medium heat and stir with a wooden spoon until creamy.
5. Crumble bacon and add to the cream mixture.
6. Clean skillet and add two tablespoons of the bacon fat and sauté onions over medium-high heat for three minutes.
7. Add the remaining tablespoon of bacon fat and add the mushrooms and sauté for five minutes.
8. Add the garlic and spinach and toss to coat the spinach and cook until wilted, about two minutes.
9. Add the cream mixture, and cooked chicken and heat, then pour into an 8X12 inch casserole dish.
10. Sprinkle on the two cups of mozzarella cheese and bake for 20 minutes.
11. Place under the broiler and brown, 1-2 minutes.
12. Let sit ten minutes to set up and dig in!