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    Published: Feb 19, 2019 ·Updated: Feb 19, 2019 by Sabra · 15 Comments

    Keto Chicken Parmesan Casserole

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    This Keto Chicken Parmesan Casserole takes all the flavors we love from traditional Chicken parm, and combines them into a super easy casserole that the entire family will love!

    keto chicken Parmesan casserole in a red dish being served with a large silver spoon

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    Ingredients and Substitutions:

    Zoodles - You can substitute any pasta substitute that you like but zoodles are my fave! If you want to use spaghetti squash make sure that it is cooked before adding it to the casserole. And of course, if you aren't watching your carbs feel free to sub with regular cooked pasta.

    To make the zoodles, I use a Vegetti Pro spiralizer. I've had it for years and while I am sure that there are fancier ones out there this one gets the job done for me just fine. I DO NOT recommend handheld spiralizers. They seem to waste a ton of zucchini and I have gotten some pretty nasty cuts from them as well.

    Feeding picky eaters??

    I know zoodles may be out there for some kids. They see green and instantly their veggie radar is pinging right. If this is your kiddos, try peeling the zucchini before Spiralizing it. This removes the green and makes it look like a regular noodle.

    When I first started transitioning my kids (and let's be honest - my husband too) to a lower carb diet, I also added a bit of traditional fettuccine to the zoodles. Then I gradually decreased the amount I added each time I cooked it. It made the switch so much easier on everyone!

    Marinara - I have an AMAZING low carb marinara sauce recipe that is super easy to make and it's what I used. Feel free to use any marinara that you like. Rao's is my favorite store bought, low carb marinara.

    preparation of Keto Chicken Parmesan Casserole with layers of zoodles and marinara

    Chicken Breast - If you are looking to add a bit more fat to your diet you can use cooked boneless skinless chicken thighs. I like to dice the chicken before adding it to the casserole since this makes it easier to serve and easier to feed my 4 year old. You can use whole chicken pieces if you prefer.

    It's important that whichever chicken you use it is precooked BEFORE adding it to the casserole. Otherwise you will have to cook the casserole so long that the zoodles will be mushy 🙁

    You could use leftover rotisserie chicken, but I like to make a big batch of Slow Cooker Everything Chicken from Skinny Ms. It's called everything chicken because it literally goes with everything. After it's cooked I usually portion and freeze it to add to recipes as needed.

    preparation of Keto Chicken Parmesan Casserole with layers of zoodles, marinara, and diced chicken

    Parmesan Cheese Crisps - These are my go-to for making the crispy topping that you would expect from a classic chicken parm. If you don't have these, you can use any parmesan cheese just be aware that it won't get quite as crisp.

    You could also get the crispy effect by mixing some Parmesan cheese with crushed pork rinds or even almond flour.

    preparation of Keto Chicken Parmesan Casserole with layers of zoodles, marinara, chicken, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese crisps
    Keto Chicken Parmesan Casserole in a red casserole dish

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    keto chicken Parmesan casserole in a red dish being served with a large silver spoon

    Keto Chicken Parmesan Casserole

    Sabra - This Mom's Menu
    This Keto Chicken Parmesan Casserole has all the flavors we love from traditional Chicken parm, and combines them into a super easy casserole that the entire family will love! 
    4.70 from 10 reviewers
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    Servings 6 people
    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins

    Ingredients
      

    • 6 cups Zucchini Spiralized (about 3 medium zucchini)
    • 1.5 cups Low Carb Marinara
    • 1.5 lb Boneless Shinless Chicken Breast Cooked and Diced
    • 1.5 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
    • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese Crisps or regular Parmesan cheese

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 375 Degrees F and grease a 7x11 or 9x13 inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
    • Add the zoodles to the bottom of the casserole dish in an even layer, then top with marinara.
    • Next, add the diced chicken, topped with the mozzarella cheese. 
    • Break the parmesan crisps into small pieces. You can do this by hand, or by placing them in a zip top bag and hitting them with a rolling pin or heavy pan. Don't make them too small or you will lose some of the crispiness!
    • Add the crushed parmesan crisps to the top of the casserole and bake it in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the mozzarella cheese is completely melted and the sauce and chicken are hot. If desired, you can also place it under the broiler for a few minutes to further brown the cheese. 

    Notes

    See the post for possible substitutions.

    Be sure to read the entire post for tips, tricks, and help troubleshooting.

    The nutrition information listed here is only an estimate and is simply provided as a courtesy. It nor any other information within this post should constitute medical or nutritional advice. Be sure to read all packaging and ingredient labels for potential allergens. Optional ingredients are not included unless otherwise specified.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 297kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 35gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 530mgPotassium: 949mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 665IUVitamin C: 29.1mgCalcium: 286mgIron: 1.9mg
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    Comments

    1. Akash says

      February 23, 2019 at 2:09 am

      Wow it looks super appetizing. Thanks for sharing the recipe Sabra.

      Reply
    2. Melissa says

      February 26, 2019 at 7:53 pm

      Not sure what I did wrong for this one, and even used Rao's sauce, but my casserole came out a super watery mess that wasn't yummy at all. =o[

      Reply
      • Sabra says

        February 26, 2019 at 8:55 pm

        Oh no 🙁 So sorry to hear that. Did you use precooked chicken?

        Reply
    3. Elyse says

      March 22, 2019 at 1:53 pm

      I am not feeling the zoodles....is there another option to do this with or can I just omit it?

      Reply
      • Sabra says

        March 22, 2019 at 2:04 pm

        Any low carb pasta substitute will work fine, but you can also leave them out entirely. Hope that helps!

        Reply
    4. earl says

      June 01, 2019 at 6:45 pm

      Thanks for nice recipe. I am gonna love to try it. Keep up the good work.

      Reply
    5. Mary says

      October 04, 2019 at 9:27 pm

      I didn't have noodles so I used shredded cabbage.
      I will be keeping this recipe! Yumm!

      Reply
      • Sabra says

        October 07, 2019 at 1:18 pm

        Shredded cabbage is a great idea! Thanks for the review Mary 🙂

        Reply
    6. Lynn says

      December 04, 2019 at 10:44 pm

      Used spaghetti squash and seasoned chicken breast cooked on my Foreman! Perfect dinner and tasty!👍

      Reply
      • Sabra says

        December 06, 2019 at 11:57 am

        Glad to hear you enjoyed it, Lynn 🙂 Thanks for the review!

        Reply
    7. KB says

      January 29, 2020 at 4:53 pm

      I definitely misread one of the ingredients: parmesan crisps. Looks like my casserole will be quite a gooey, cheesy one this time! Looking forward to my family trying this one out.

      Reply
      • KB says

        January 29, 2020 at 5:00 pm

        Also, on top of the statement above, my casserole came out a bit watery. Would you recommend cooking the zoodles first to get out a lot of the water content of the zucchini next time?

        Reply
    8. Mercy says

      December 24, 2020 at 12:22 am

      Thanks for this recipe. I'll try this weekend.

      Reply

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