KETO PESTO CHICKEN CASSEROLE

KETO PESTO CHICKEN CASSEROLE
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This amazing keto pesto chicken casserole is super easy with only 10 minutes of prep time, the rest of the hard work happens in the oven, leaving you over 30 minutes to yourself.

It is full of protein and packed with cheese, making it a perfect choice for a keto diet, but you don’t need to be following a keto diet to enjoy this chicken casserole.

STORAGE: KETO PESTO CHICKEN CASSEROLE

FRIDGE: Place in an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 3-5 days.

FREEZER: Place in an airtight container and store in the freezer for up to 6 months.

REHEATING: KETO PESTO CHICKEN CASSEROLE

OVEN: Place in an ovenproof dish and cover, cook at 350F/180C for 15-20 minutes

MICROWAVE: Place in a microwave dish and cook on full power for 2-3 minutes.

KETO PESTO CHICKEN CASSEROLE RECIPE

INGREDIENTS

1 Cauliflower (cut into florets)

1 Tbsp Olive Oil

1 lb Chicken (cooked and shredded)

1 tsp Sea Salt

1 tsp Black Pepper

1 Cup Basil Pesto

1/2 Cup Heavy Cream 

2 Cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (divided)

6 Fresh Basil Leaves (sliced)

INSTRUCTIONS 

1. Preheat the oven to 350F/180C and lightly grease a casserole dish.

2. Place the cauliflower in to the casserole dish, drizzle with the olive oil and stir, sprinkle the sea salt and black pepper evenly.

3. Bake for 15-20 minutes, and stir halfway through.

4. Add the shredded chicken and 1 cup of the shredded mozzerella cheese, mix well.

5. In a bowl mix the basil pesto an dthe heavy cream, pour over the casserole and stir until fully mixed, sprinkle the remaining shreedded mozerella cheese evenly over the casserole.

6. Place back in the oven for 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted then add the shredded fresh basil leaves before serving.

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EQUIPMENT

Casserole Dish

TIME

PREP TIME: 10 Minutes

TOTAL TIME: 25 Minutes

NUTRITIONAL VALUE

Fat: 37.8g

Protein: 17.6g

Total Carbs: 11.5g

Net Carbs: 6.9g

Calories: 433 Calories

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KETO PESTO CHICKEN CASSEROLE

KETO PESTO CHICKEN CASSEROLE

This amazing keto pesto chicken casserole is super easy with only 10 minutes of prep time.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 4
Calories 270 kcal

Equipment

  • Casserole Dish

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Cauliflower cut into florets
  • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 lb Chicken cooked and shredded
  • 1 tsp Sea Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 Cup Basil Pesto
  • 1/2 Cup Heavy Cream
  • 2 Cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese divided
  • 6 Fresh Basil Leaves sliced

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350F/180C and lightly grease a casserole dish.
  • Place the cauliflower in to the casserole dish, drizzle with the olive oil and stir, sprinkle the sea salt and black pepper evenly.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes, and stir halfway through.
  • Add the shredded chicken and 1 cup of the shredded mozzerella cheese, mix well.
  • In a bowl mix the basil pesto an dthe heavy cream, pour over the casserole and stir until fully mixed, sprinkle the remaining shreedded mozerella cheese evenly over the casserole.
  • Place back in the oven for 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted then add the shredded fresh basil leaves before serving.