Keto Dinner Ideas

Keto Chicken Cheese Bake

Keto Chicken Cheese Bake

Loaded with tender pieces of chicken, mushrooms, bacon and spinach in a decadent cream sauce Keto Chicken Cheese Bake has all.

Whether you are eating low-carb or not, everyone is going to enjoy this hot and bubbly Keto Chicken Cheese Bake on the dinner table.

 

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 pound bacon
  • 8 ounce package cream cheese
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 ½ cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/3 cup avocado mayonnaise
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ teaspoon hot sauce, (Cholula)
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 store bought cooked rotisserie chicken, (chopped into bite sized pieces) meat removed
  • 1 ½ cups red onion, diced
  • ½ teaspoon white pepper
  • 8 ounces baby bella mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 8 ounces baby spinach
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. In a skillet(large), cook bacon to crisp, remove to paper towels and reserve 3 tbsp. of bacon fat.
  3. In a sauce pan(medium), while the bacon is cooking, place paprika, Parmesan cheese, cheddar cheese, avocado onion powder, heavy cream, hot sauce, mustard, pepper, garlic powder, mayonnaise and cream cheese.
  4. Over medium heat, cook and until it gets creamy, stir with a wooden spoon.
  5. Crumble bacon and put to the cream mixture.
  6. Clean skillet and add 2 tbsp. of the bacon fat and saute onions for 3 minutes over medium high heat.
  7. Put the remaining tbsp. of bacon fat and add the mushrooms and saute for 5 mins.
  8. Add the garlic and spinach and toss to coat the spinach and heat until it gets wilted, about 2 mins.
  9. Add the cooked chicken and cream mixture and heat then pour into casserole dish(8X12 inch).
  10. Sprinkle on the 2 cups of mozzarella cheese and bake for Twenty mins.
  11. Place under the broiler and let it brown, 1-2 minutes.
  12. Let sit 10 minutes to set up.
  13. Serve Ten portions.
  14. On the bottom, there will be a little liquid which will eventually absorb into the mixture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 1/2 cups
Serves 10
Amount Per Serving
Calories 541
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 43.9g 56%
Saturated Fat 20.4g
Trans Fat 0.5g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.9g
Monounsaturated Fat 14.7g 0%
Cholesterol 129.3mg 43%
Sodium 753.8mg 33%
Total Carbohydrate 7.7g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1.5g 5%
Sugars 3.8g
Protein 29.6g 59%

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