🍗 Carnivore Keto Chicken Casserole
Rich, cheesy, savory, and packed with protein — this carnivore-friendly chicken casserole is the ultimate comfort food for low-carb and high-fat eaters. It’s loaded with crispy bacon, tender chicken, and melty cheese, making it the kind of dinner that hits all the right notes. Even better? It’s super easy and meal-prep friendly.
🧾 Ingredients
🥩 Meat & Protein:
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 large eggs
🧂 Spices:
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
🧀 Dairy:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
📝 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a casserole or 8×8 baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, heavy cream, eggs, and all seasonings. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in the cooked chicken, bacon, mozzarella, and half the Parmesan.
- Pour the mixture into your baking dish and smooth the top.
- Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until golden, bubbly, and set in the center.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Optional: garnish with a bit of extra bacon or cheese.
📌 Notes & Tips
- Use rotisserie chicken or leftover roast chicken for easy prep.
- For extra texture, crisp up the top under the broiler for the last 2–3 minutes.
- Want to boost protein? Add extra cooked chicken or even ground beef.
- Strict carnivore? Skip the garlic and onion powder — it’ll still taste great with just salt and cheese.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days — they reheat beautifully!
🍽️ Servings
- Makes: 4 generous portions
- Serving size: ~1.5 cups
🔢 Nutritional Info (Per Serving – Approximate)
- Calories: 450
- Protein: 38g
- Fat: 32g
- Carbs: 2–3g net
- Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: <1g
✅ Health Benefits
- High-protein, high-fat combo keeps you full and energized
- No grains or fillers: 100% low-carb and gluten-free
- Electrolyte support from Parmesan and bacon
- Supports muscle maintenance with complete animal proteins
- Keto-friendly comfort food that’s family-approved
❓ Q&A
Q: Can I make this dairy-free?
A: It’s tough with a cheese-based casserole, but you could omit cheeses and swap in more eggs, cooked beef fat, or even bone broth to create a custard-like bake (leaning back toward strict carnivore).
Q: Can I use a different cheese?
A: Absolutely! Cheddar, Gruyère, or provolone work well. Use what you love or what melts well.
Q: What kind of chicken works best?
A: Shredded rotisserie, grilled breast, or even dark meat — just make sure it’s fully cooked before mixing in.
Q: Does this freeze well?
A: Yes! Freeze in individual portions and reheat in the oven or microwave when ready to eat.
Q: Is this really carnivore-approved?
A: Yes — as long as you’re including dairy in your version of carnivore (many do). You can omit seasonings if you’re being strict.
💬 Final Thought:
This casserole is hearty, low-carb, and crazy delicious — perfect for anyone easing into carnivore or just loving clean comfort food.
📣 Can’t gatekeep this one — share it with your friends, family, or coworkers who think carnivore can’t be cozy!