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Keto Chicken Zucchini Casserole

Loaded with tender chicken, garden-fresh zucchini, and a lick-your-plate good sauce, this keto Chicken Zucchini Casserole is easy, tasty, and low in net carbs!

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Creamy, cheesy, and loaded with flavor, this super easy keto Chicken and Zucchini Casserole is quick enough to make on a busy weeknight. And the best part is that it’s low in net carbs! I really love the topping – crunchy ground pork rinds add just the right amount of texture to this tasty keto chicken caserole!

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It’s no secret that I love good food, and this chicken zucchini bake is GOOD food. I gobbled it up, hubby cleaned his plate, and the kids asked for seconds. Not only is it a good use of zucchini, but it reheats like a dream, too!

Dishes this good really shouldn’t be this easy. From one bowl to a casserole dish, that’s all you need to make this keto chicken recipe with leftover chicken.

How Many Carbs Are In Keto Chicken and Zucchini Casserole?

There are 8 net carbs per hearty serving of this deeelish casserole!

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Ingredients

  • Cooked chicken – Leftover rotisserie chicken is great in this dish, but grilled or baked chicken will also work.
  • Heavy whipping cream
  • Ricotta cheese – Look for ultra smooth for the creamiest texture.
  • Italian blend cheese – Shredded cheese. See my tips for substitution suggestions
  • Cream cheese – Softened.
  • Zucchini
  • Basil
  • Sundried tomato – Just a wee bit for a pop of flavor and color.
  • Garlic powder
  • Onion powder
  • Pork panko – Ground pork rinds.
  • Butter – I always use salted butter.
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Are Sundried Tomatoes Keto?

Tomatoes are keto, but are sundried tomatoes keto? Yes and no. They’re tomato, but dried, and the flavors and sugars are condensed, which makes them higher in carbs. Plus, they’re small, so it’d be easy to go over your carb limit with sundried tomatoes. However, there’s so little in this recipe, and they really do add so much for the flavor, so I say use them! They don’t add many carbs per serving, and the flavor is so very worth it!

How To Make This Keto Chicken & Zucchini Casserole

For a full list of ingredients and instructions, please scroll down to the recipe near the bottom of this page.

  1. Preheat your oven to 400-F.
  2. Combine the cooked chicken, heavy whipping cream, ricotta cheese, Italian blend cheese, cream cheese, zucchini, basil, garlic and onion powder, and sundried tomato in a large bowl until well-mixed.
  3. Transfer the mixture to a shallow casserole dish and spread it out evenly.
  4. Combine the melted butter and pork panko in a small bowl until mixed, then sprinkle it over top of the casserole.
  5. Bake uncovered for about 20 minutes until hot and bubbly.
  6. Serve and enjoy!
Chicken and zucchini bake in a square casserole dish.

Chef Jenn’s Tips

  • Make sure your cream cheese is quite soft before trying to mix it. You can soften it in the microwave in 20-second bursts (make sure to remove the foil wrapper) to help you get started.
  • When cutting zucchini, I cut it all around the center core of the seeds. I discard the seeds. They’re watery, fibrous, and not so tasty. You can slice the zucchini and then easily cut away the seedy core.
  • Chop the sundried tomato very small, so the flavor spreads throughout.
  • If your casserole starts to get too brown, cover the top lightly with foil.

Recommended

Make It A Meal

There’s veg, protein and fat all in this keto zucchini casserole, so you don’t really need anything else with it. If you are looking for some tasty sides to add to it, try a delish Greek Salad, bacon-wrapped asparagus, or a creamy and delicious soup.

Variations

There’s plenty of wiggle room in this keto Chicken and Zucchini Casserole recipe. Here are some of my favorite substitutions:

  • Mozzarella, gouda, Monterey Jack or any other easy-melting cheese will work in place of the Italian blend cheese.
  • No fresh basil? Add 1/2 teaspoon of dried basil instead.
  • Use any kind of cooked chicken: baked, grilled, rotisserie – it all works! Light or dark meat is fine.
  • Don’t like pork panko? Skip it! Just sprinkle a bit more cheese on top before baking.

Storage

Store any leftover casserole in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. Just watch that your chicken isn’t already old – you should eat leftover chicken within 3-5 days of cooking it, even if it is re-cooked in this casserole.

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Keto Chicken and Zucchini Casserole

Quick, easy, and delicious, this keto Chicken and Zucchini Casserole is simple enough for a busy weeknight dinner! Mix, bake, and serve – that's it!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Keyword bake, casserole, chicken, chicken and zucchini casserole, chicken casserole, zucchini
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 606kcal
Author Chef Jenn

Ingredients

  • 2 cups chicken cooked
  • 2 cups diced zucchini
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup Italian blend cheese shredded
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 sundried tomato finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup pork panko
  • 1 tablespoon butter melted

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400-F.
  • Combine the cooked chicken, heavy whipping cream, ricotta cheese, Italian blend cheese, cream cheese, zucchini, basil, garlic and onion powder, and sundried tomato in a large bowl until well-mixed.
  • Transfer the mixture to a shallow casserole dish – about 8 x 8, and spread it out evenly.
  • Combine the melted butter and pork panko in a small bowl until mixed, then sprinkle it over top of the casserole.
  • Bake uncovered for about 20 minutes until hot and bubbly.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Chef Jenn’s Tips

  • Make sure your cream cheese is quite soft before trying to mix it. You can soften it in the microwave in 20-second bursts (make sure to remove the foil wrapper) to help you get started.
  • When cutting zucchini, I cut it all around the center core of the seeds. I discard the seeds. They’re watery, fibrous, and not so tasty. You can slice the zucchini and then easily cut away the seedy core.
  • Chop the sundried tomato very small, so the flavor spreads throughout.
  • If your casserole starts to get too brown, cover the top lightly with foil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5cups | Calories: 606kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 54g | Saturated Fat: 29g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 162mg | Sodium: 291mg | Potassium: 394mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1842IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 268mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbohydrates: 8g

A Note on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed. Erythritol carbs (sugar substitutes) are not included in the carbohydrate counts as they have been shown not to impact blood sugar, and they have zero calories and zero carbs. Net carbs are the total carbs minus fiber.

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6 thoughts on “Keto Chicken Zucchini Casserole”

  1. 5 stars
    Loved this! Zucchini season is in full swing here so I have been using it in everything lately, and this casserole was just perfect. Filling but light at the same time! Yum

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  2. 5 stars
    This casserole is a great way to get your chicken and vegetables in one dish. The zucchini and chicken are cooked well and the flavors blend together nicely. The casserole is also very filling. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.

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  3. 5 stars
    The ricotta and zucchini combination was a bit hit, even with my kids! And a great way to stay within my macros without feeling deprived.

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  4. 5 stars
    My middle son loves zucchini. He loved this casserole and little did he know how healthy it was for him. Thanks for the inspiration.

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