If you’re looking for an easy weeknight meal that’s guaranteed to satisfy the whole family, look no further than our chicken bacon ranch casserole recipe. Made in under 30 minutes and only using common pantry and fridge ingredients, this casserole is full of savory goodness and will be devoured just as quickly as it takes to prepare!
When the flavors of chicken and bacon combine in your mouth, something quite magical happens to your taste buds. While chicken is high in protein, its subtle taste means it can take on a lot of spices, herbs, and seasonings, and the smoky, salty flavor of bacon is a perfect complement to the skinless chicken thigh in this recipe. Incorporate garlic and onion powder, and you get a fantastic depth of flavor throughout the whole casserole.
The star of the show is undoubtedly the sauce that generously coats the chicken, bacon, and vegetables. And the best part is that you don’t need to make the sauce in a separate pan before pouring it on. Instead, everything is combined in the casserole dish throughout the cooking process for less mess and easier cleanup.
Tangy and creamy ranch dressing mixed with mozzarella and cheddar cheese means you get a well-rounded flavor profile, exemplified by the slight nuttiness and saltiness of the cheese when it combines with the smoothness of ranch. Adding some extra cheese before baking gives the casserole that signature golden brown top that takes this dish to the next level.
Yields 6 servings of Keto Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole
The Preparation
- 24 ounce boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 ounce bacon, chopped
- 8 ounce broccoli, cut into small florets
- 2 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded and divided
- 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
The Execution
1. Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat oven to 375F.
2. Cut the chicken into bite-size cubes using kitchen shears or a sharp knife. Cut the bacon into small pieces as well, then set aside.
3. Season the chicken thighs with onion powder, garlic powder, and salt and pepper to taste.
4. In a casserole dish, add the chicken, bacon, broccoli, and minced garlic. Gently toss together, then bake for 15-20 minutes.
5. Pour the ranch dressing and about half of each cheese into the casserole dish. Mix together until everything is well combined.
6. Top with the remaining cheese and return to the oven to bake for an additional 13-18 minutes. The cheese should be melted and bubbling.
7. Remove from the oven and let cool before serving. Enjoy!
This makes a total of 6 servings of Keto Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole. Each serving comes out to be 555 calories, 45.2g fats, 5.2g net carbs, and 32.4g protein.
| NUTRITION | CALORIES | FAT | CARBS | FIBER | NET CARBS | PROTEIN |
| 24.00 ounce boneless, skinless chicken thighs | 973 | 60.76 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 115.39 |
| 0.50 teaspoon onion powder | 4 | 0.01 | 0.93 | 0.18 | 0.75 | 0.12 |
| 0.50 teaspoon garlic powder | 5 | 0.01 | 1.15 | 0.14 | 1.01 | 0.26 |
| 0.00 none salt and pepper | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4.00 ounce bacon | 604 | 52.92 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30.24 |
| 8.00 ounce broccoli | 79 | 0.93 | 16.28 | 7.48 | 8.8 | 5.4 |
| 2.00 teaspoon fresh garlic | 8 | 0.03 | 1.87 | 0.12 | 1.75 | 0.36 |
| 1.00 cup ranch dressing | 1032 | 106.9 | 14.16 | 0 | 14.16 | 3.17 |
| 0.75 cup mozzarella cheese | 252 | 18.77 | 1.84 | 0 | 1.84 | 18.62 |
| 0.75 cup cheddar cheese | 371 | 30.6 | 2.84 | 0 | 2.84 | 21.01 |
| Totals | 3330 | 270.9 | 39.1 | 7.9 | 31.2 | 194.6 |
| Per Serving (/6) | 555 | 45.2 | 6.5 | 1.3 | 5.2 | 32.4 |
Keto Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole
Ingredients
- 24 oz boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- ½ tsp. onion powder
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- 4 ounce bacon chopped
- 8 ounce broccoli cut into small florets
- 2 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- ¾ cup mozzarella cheese shredded and divided
- ¾ cup cheddar cheese shredded and divided
Instructions
- Gather and prep all ingredients. Pre-heat oven to 375F.
- Cut the chicken into bite-size cubes using kitchen shears or a sharp knife. Cut the bacon into small pieces as well, then set aside.
- Season the chicken thighs with onion powder, garlic powder, and salt and pepper to taste.
- In a casserole dish, add the chicken, bacon, broccoli, and minced garlic. Gently toss together, then bake for 15-20 minutes.
- Pour the ranch dressing and about half of each cheese into the casserole dish. Mix together until everything is well combined.
- Top with the remaining cheese and return to the oven to bake for an additional 13-18 minutes. The cheese should be melted and bubbling.
- Remove from the oven and let cool before serving. Enjoy!
