Keto Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
This Keto Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole delivers the classic flavors of ham, chicken, and Swiss cheese in a simple, low-carb bake. Because it skips the breading and rolling process, you can enjoy a gourmet-style meal with minimal effort.
Ingredients & What You’ll Need
- Mayonnaise: provides a rich and creamy base for the casserole sauce.
- Heavy cream: thins the sauce while maintaining a velvety and indulgent texture.
- Cream cheese: adds necessary thickness and a slight tang to the mixture.
- Parmesan cheese: contributes a salty and nutty flavor profile to the base.
- Garlic powder: offers a subtle aromatic depth to the creamy sauce.
- Fresh ground pepper: enhances the overall seasoning of the dish.
- Swiss cheese: provides the characteristic melty and nutty element of a traditional Cordon Bleu.
- Ham: adds a salty and savory contrast to the poultry.
- Cooked chicken: serves as the hearty protein foundation for the meal.
- Chicken bone broth: thins the mixture if desired; however, you can omit this to prevent a watery consistency.
- Crushed pork rinds: create a crunchy, low-carb topping to mimic traditional breadcrumbs.
How to Make Keto Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
This one-pan assembly method ensures that your dinner is ready for the oven in just a few minutes.
1. Prepare the Creamy Sauce
First, whisk the mayonnaise, heavy cream, and softened cream cheese in a large bowl. You must mix these until the sauce is completely smooth. Subsequently, stir in the Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and pepper to distribute the flavors evenly.
2. Combine the Filling
Next, add the Swiss cheese, ham, and chicken to the creamy base. In addition, you can add the optional broth if you prefer a thinner consistency. Furthermore, ensure you fold everything together thoroughly so every piece of meat is well-coated.
3. Assemble and Bake
Spread the mixture into a 9×13-inch casserole dish. Next, sprinkle the crushed pork rinds over the top to provide extra texture and crunch. Then, bake the casserole at 350°F for 20-25 minutes. Consequently, the top will begin to brown while the cheese bubbles beautifully.
Tips and Notes
- Liquid Control: you can leave out the chicken broth to ensure a thicker and creamier texture. This ensures the casserole does not become too watery during the baking process.
- Cheese Texture: while chopped Swiss cheese works well, you can use shredded Swiss cheese for a more even melt.
- Chicken Prep: make sure you cut your chicken breast into uniform strips or bite-sized pieces before mixing. Therefore, you will have a balanced distribution of meat in every bite.
- Crunch Factor: plain crushed pork rinds offer the best crunch without adding extra carbs.
Keto Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
This Keto Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole is a creamy, one-pan wonder. It combines tender chicken and savory ham with a rich Swiss cheese sauce for the ultimate low-carb comfort food.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 dash fresh ground pepper
- 8 ounces Swiss cheese, chopped
- 1 pound ham, chopped
- 20 ounces cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
- 1/2 cup chicken bone broth (optional)
- 1/2 cup crushed pork rinds (optional)
Instructions
- Mix Base: whisk the mayonnaise, heavy cream, and cream cheese until well combined.
- Season: stir in the Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and pepper.
- Combine: add the Swiss cheese, ham, chicken, and chicken broth.
- Spread: pour the mixture into a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
- Top: sprinkle the crushed pork rinds over the surface if desired.
- Bake: cook at 350°F for 20-25 minutes or until the top begins to brown.
Notes
- Avoid Watery Texture: skip the broth to keep the sauce thick and stable.
- Chicken: using pre-cooked chicken breast or rotisserie chicken saves time.
Nutrition Information:
Serving Size:
per servingAmount Per Serving: Calories: 410Total Fat: 28gSaturated Fat: 15gCarbohydrates: 4gNet Carbohydrates: 4gFiber: 0gSugar: 2gProtein: 34g
