Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole (Keto-Friendly)

[Melissa Burnell]

🧀 Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole (Keto-Friendly)

Creamy, cheesy comfort food with minimal effort—perfect for using up rotisserie chicken! Packed with protein, flavor, and just a handful of ingredients.

Servings: 4
Estimated Cost: $8.90 (based on Walmart prices)
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Primary Ingredient: Chicken
Keywords: keto chicken casserole, rotisserie chicken recipe, bacon ranch bake

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🛒 Ingredients:

• 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
• 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/3 cup ranch dressing (low-carb/keto version)
• 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 1 ½ cups steamed broccoli florets
• (Optional) 1/4 cup crushed pork rinds for topping

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🍳 Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large bowl, mix together shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, cream cheese, ranch dressing, steamed broccoli, and 1 cup of the cheddar cheese.
3. Spread mixture evenly into a greased 8×8” baking dish.
4. Sprinkle remaining ½ cup cheddar on top.
5. (Optional) Sprinkle crushed pork rinds over the cheese for a crunchy topping.
6. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.
7. Serve hot—pairs great with a simple side salad!

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💸 Budget101® Price Breakdown:

Ingredient	Amount Used	Package Size	Package Cost	Used Cost
Rotisserie Chicken	2 cups	1 whole chicken	$4.98	$2.49
Bacon	4 slices	12 oz (12 slices)	$4.24	$1.41
Cream Cheese	4 oz	8 oz	$1.48	$0.74
Ranch Dressing	1/3 cup	16 oz	$1.98	$0.41
Cheddar Cheese	1.5 cups	8 oz bag	$2.22	$1.66
Broccoli (Steamed)	1.5 cups	12 oz frozen bag	$1.28	$0.64
Crushed Pork Rinds*	1/4 cup	5 oz bag	$1.68	$0.55

🧾 Total Used Cost: $7.95
(*Optional topping included in total)

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🔁 Bonus Tips:

• Add diced green onions or chives for extra flavor.
• Swap cheddar for pepper jack if you like a kick!
• Make it ahead and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

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