Description
This Chicken Casserole with Broccoli and Bacon Recipe is a creamy, cheesy low-carb comfort dish packed with tender chicken, crisp broccoli, smoky turkey bacon, and ranch flavor—perfect for easy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups broccoli florets
- 8 slices cooked turkey bacon, chopped
- 4 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella
- ½ cup shredded cheddar
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- ½ cup shredded cheddar (for topping)
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Steam or blanch broccoli until just tender, then drain well.
- In a large bowl, mix chicken, broccoli, turkey bacon, garlic, mozzarella, cheddar, and ranch dressing.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle the top with remaining cheddar and mozzarella.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until hot, bubbly, and lightly golden.
- Let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Add a splash of heavy cream or sour cream for extra creaminess.
Rotisserie chicken works great to save time.
Swap broccoli with cauliflower or zucchini if desired.
Optional: add paprika, onion powder, or garlic powder for extra flavor.
This casserole freezes well—wrap tightly and thaw before reheating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 105mg