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This is a comforting, hearty dish best served during cold weather. Ready in less than half an hour and requiring simple ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen; this chicken casserole is also a great weeknight option. You can use leftover chicken or cooked and shredded chicken breasts – all options work well here.
Ingredients
Casserole:
- 1.5lb. cooked and shredded chicken
- 6 slices pancetta, 4 cooked and crumbled and 2 uncooked
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¾ cup shredded or torn mozzarella
- ⅔ cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 0.75lb. frozen spinach, thawed, drained
Ranch dressing:
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried chopped chives
- 1 teaspoon dried chopped dill
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F.
- Drain the spinach and put in a bowl.
- Make the ranch dressing by mixing all dressing ingredients in a medium bowl.
- Stir the chicken, crumbled pancetta, spinach, half of the cheeses, and the ranch dressing in a large bowl.
- Transfer the chicken mixture into a casserole dish.
- Top with the remaining cheese and the pancetta slices.
- Bake the casserole for around 15 minutes or until golden.
- Serve warm.
Tips & Tricks
Serving tips
While this chicken casserole is already good served on its own, you can serve it with a keto-friendly side dish like mashed cauliflower, cauliflower rice, garlic keto bread, or a salad. The dish needs to be served warm and can be reheated if needed. Make sure to eat it within 2 hours after cooking, otherwise, store it in the fridge to prevent foodborne illness.
