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Easy Keto Pizza Casserole
5 from 45 votes

Easy Keto Pizza Casserole

This casserole combines shredded cooked chicken with diced and sliced pepperoni, tomato-based pizza sauce, and a blend of mozzarella and parmesan cheeses. Baked until the cheese melts and bubbles, the dish offers savory, hearty flavors with a touch of oregano and red pepper flakes. It's a low-carb alternative to traditional pizza, served comfortably from a single casserole dish, making it suitable for a family meal or easy leftovers.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 312 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 chicken breast cooked; shredded or diced; about 30 ounces raw, 22 ounces cooked, large
  • 1 ounce pepperoni diced; about 15 slices
  • 1 ½ cups pizza sauce
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon oregano dried
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese 4 ounces, shredded
  • 2 tablespoons parmesan grated
Toppings:
  • ¾ cup mozzarella cheese shredded; 3 ounces
  • 1 ½ ounce pepperoni about 20 slices

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken, diced pepperoni, pizza sauce, garlic powder, dried oregano, red pepper flakes, 1 cup of mozzarella, and parmesan.
  3. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish.
  4. Top the casserole with the remaining ¾ cup of mozzarella cheese and the pepperoni slices.
  5. Bake the casserole until it's heated through and the cheese is melted, for about 15 minutes. Allow it to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken with skin removed to ensure proper texture in the casserole.
  • Garnish the casserole with dried parsley or oregano and additional red pepper flakes if desired for presentation.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days and reheat covered at 50% microwave power.
  • Freeze individual portions for up to three months for longer storage.

Nutrition Information

Calories 312kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 37g (74%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Sodium 580mg (24%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 312

% Daily Value*

Calories 312kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 37g 74%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Sodium 580mg 24%
Sugar 2g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.