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    Home » Chicken » Keto Chicken Taco Casserole

    Keto Chicken Taco Casserole

    Published: Apr 23, 2021 · Modified: Oct 5, 2021 by Sula · This post may contain affiliate links · 20 Comments

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    There is something simply satisfying about a casserole. Warm cheesy flavors all combined together – it’s the very definition of comfort food.

    But casseroles are typically stuffed with noodles or rice, making them a poor choice for a low carb diet. This keto chicken taco casserole resolves that problem and makes a creamy and delicious casserole that is low carb/keto friendly!

    Ingredients needed

    • Chicken – cooked and shredded (I use thighs, leftovers or rotisserie chicken)
    • Cream cheese
    • Sour cream
    • Salsa
    • Cheese – shredded Mexican blend
    • Taco seasoning
    • Dried minced onion

    Please note that the quantities listed comfortably fit in a shallow 8x8 Pyrex pan.  This is plenty for the two of us and we still have leftovers. If you are feeding a crowd (or even a couple hungry teenagers LOL) everything can easily be doubled and cooked in a 9X13 pan.

    keto chicken taco casserole on a plate with a green salad

    How to make this low carb chicken taco casserole

    Start with the cream cheese. You want it to be soft so it mixes well. If you didn’t remember to take your cream cheese out of the fridge hours before (me, 99% of the time) just give it a quick (30 second) nuke in the microwave.

    Then add the sour cream, salsa and spices and mix together. Add the shredded chicken and half the cheese and mix to combine.

    Transfer the mixture to a shallow baking pan and top with the remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, for about 20 minutes at 375F. Casserole will be hot and bubbly and heated through.

    square baking dish containing cheesy casserole

    Variations and substitutions

    You might notice that I give the quantity of shredded cheese needed as a range. Technically you only need 1½ cups of cheese. But the bags I buy are in 2 cup quantities, so I tend to just use the whole thing. This may be because I am pretty much a cheese-aholic, so feel free to use the smaller amount if you prefer. 😀

    If you don’t have any cream cheese, you can substitute with a little extra sour cream. The final result might have a more runny sauce, but it will still be delicious.

    If you want to substitute a can of Rotel for the salsa, that works too, although more so if you are making a double batch. For a single batch you’ll need about half a can, which leaves you with the other half to do something with. Awkward.

    Recipe FAQ

    Can I make this casserole ahead of time?

    You can certainly mix this up ahead of time and refrigerate until it’s time to bake. Add 5-10 minutes to the cooking time if you are starting with a refrigerated mix. Just bake the casserole until it is thoroughly hot and bubbly to be sure it is heated all the way through.

    Can I make this casserole using ground beef?

    I’ve never tried this but I’m thinking it would be very yummy! I do have another keto taco casserole, made with ground beef, that you might also want to check out.

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    Any way you make it, this creamy and delicious keto chicken taco casserole is sure to become a favorite!

    keto chicken taco casserole on a plate with salad
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    Keto Chicken Taco Casserole

    A creamy and cheesy chicken casserole with delicious Tex-Mex flavors! Low carb and keto friendly!
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    Total Time30 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Servings: 5
    Calories: 420kcal
    Author: Sula

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound chicken cooked and shredded (about 2-3 cups)
    • 2 ounces cream cheese softened
    • ½ cup sour cream
    • ½ cup salsa
    • 1½ - 2 cups shredded cheese Mexican blend
    • 1 Tablespoon taco seasoning
    • 2 teaspoons minced dried onion

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 375F. In a medium to large mixing bowl, mix the cream cheese, sour cream and salsa with the spices until smooth. Add in the shredded chicken and half the shredded cheese.
    • Transfer to a shallow baking dish and top with the remaining cheese.
    • Bake, uncovered, about 20 minutes until hot and bubbly.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 420kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 119mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 264mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1058IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 445mg | Iron: 1mg

    Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.

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    Filed Under: Chicken, Keto, Main Dishes

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    Comments

    1. T

      March 23, 2022 at 11:35 am

      Add some cauliflower rice to this and it's magic!

      Reply
      • Sula

        March 23, 2022 at 2:28 pm

        sounds fantastic!

        Reply
    2. nancy

      February 13, 2022 at 3:24 pm

      5 stars
      lots of great flavours and so easy to make! thanks for this keto recipe

      Reply
      • Sula

        February 13, 2022 at 3:34 pm

        Enjoy!

        Reply
    3. Mihaela | https://theworldisanoyster.com/

      February 13, 2022 at 3:39 am

      5 stars
      I could survive on cheese (preferably in Italy or Switzerland!) and eat them in all combinations! This chicken taco sounds fabulous! I'll make it a habit for dinners.

      Reply
      • Sula

        February 13, 2022 at 7:05 am

        Definitely this is one for us cheese lovers!

        Reply
    4. Sarah

      February 12, 2022 at 11:21 am

      This is going to be perfect for busy weeknights! Thank you for this one!!

      Reply
      • Sula

        February 12, 2022 at 12:07 pm

        You're welcome - anything to make weeknight meals a little easier, right?

        Reply
    5. Leah

      February 12, 2022 at 10:03 am

      5 stars
      This looks like a meal I could eat every night lol I love tacos and this is just so easy! Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • Sula

        February 12, 2022 at 12:07 pm

        I feel the same! My granddaughter loves to put some in a hard taco shell - yummy!

        Reply
    6. Giangi Townsend

      February 12, 2022 at 8:54 am

      5 stars
      As a cheese lover, this dish is out of this world. Loved every bite of it. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Sula

        February 12, 2022 at 12:08 pm

        Thank you from one cheese lover to another!

        Reply
    7. Emily

      February 12, 2022 at 8:53 am

      5 stars
      This chicken casserole reminds of something unused to eat as a kid but o think this one was better! The sauce is so creamy and delicious. We will definitely be making this again and again.

      Reply
      • Sula

        February 12, 2022 at 12:08 pm

        You're right, the creaminess really makes it! Thanks for the kind review!

        Reply
    8. Rosanna

      February 12, 2022 at 7:15 am

      5 stars
      This is exactly what I’ve been looking for, thank you for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Sula

        February 12, 2022 at 12:14 pm

        You are very welcome!

        Reply
    9. Linda

      April 27, 2021 at 12:24 am

      5 stars
      I'm not strictly into keto, but this sounds so delicious and I can't wait to try this

      Reply
      • Sula

        April 27, 2021 at 5:16 am

        Yes you don't have to be into keto to enjoy this one!

        Reply
    10. Raquel

      April 26, 2021 at 1:34 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious and easy to make! The fact that it is Keto is a bonus!

      Reply
      • Sula

        April 26, 2021 at 7:45 pm

        Thank you, I agree. It's terrific on its own and enjoyed by both keto and non-keto lovers!

        Reply

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