Dinner

Keto BBQ Chicken Casserole Recipe

ByZoe Lane December 12, 2025December 12, 2025

Introduction

This Keto BBQ Chicken Casserole is the perfect low-carb comfort food, combining smoky BBQ flavors with creamy cheese and tender chicken. It’s easy to make and great for a satisfying dinner that fits your keto lifestyle.

A white oval dish filled with a layered baked casserole shows a golden melted cheese top with crispy brown bacon pieces scattered all over. Dark red barbecue sauce is drizzled in diagonal lines across the top, adding shine and contrast. Small bright green chopped chives are sprinkled lightly on the cheese and bacon. The dish rests on a wooden board on a white marbled surface, with a gray textured cloth under one side. Around the dish, there is a small white bowl with green chopped herbs and a rustic wooden bowl with more dark barbecue sauce visible. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar-free BBQ sauce
1 packet ranch dressing seasoning mix
3 cups cooked chicken breast or thighs, cubed
6 slices cooked bacon, chopped
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sugar-free BBQ sauce, ranch dressing seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Stir until smooth and creamy.
Step 3: Gently fold in the cooked, cubed chicken and chopped bacon into the creamy mixture.
Step 4: Add ½ cup each of shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese to the bowl and stir to combine.
Step 5: Spread the mixture evenly into a casserole dish. Top with the remaining shredded cheese and extra bacon if desired.
Step 6: Cover the casserole dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 6-8 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling.

Tips & Variations

For a crispy, golden top, switch your oven to broil for the last 1–2 minutes of baking.
If you want a spicier dish, use a sugar-free spicy BBQ sauce or homemade low-carb BBQ sauce.
Swap chicken for cooked turkey or ground beef for a different flavor variation.
Try different cheeses such as mozzarella for a milder taste or add crumbled blue cheese for a bolder twist.
Prepare the casserole ahead of time, cover it with foil, and store it in the fridge until ready to bake for easy meal prep.

Storage

Store the casserole in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. When reheating, cover with foil to keep the casserole moist and warm it through evenly. You can reheat in the oven or microwave until heated thoroughly.

How to Serve

A white oval dish filled with a baked casserole that has three main layers: a bottom layer of creamy mashed potatoes, a thick middle layer of melted bright orange cheddar cheese, and a top layer scattered with crispy brown bacon pieces and thin slices of green onions. The entire casserole is drizzled evenly with dark brown barbecue sauce in diagonal lines. The dish sits on a wooden board over a blue-gray textured cloth, with a small white bowl of extra green onions and a round wooden bowl of barbecue sauce nearby on a white marbled surface. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use frozen chicken for this recipe?

Yes, you can use cooked frozen chicken. Just thaw it completely before adding it to the mixture to ensure even cooking and proper texture.

Is this casserole suitable for other low-carb diets besides keto?

Absolutely. This casserole is low in carbs and high in protein and fat, making it suitable for paleo or Atkins diets as well, as long as the BBQ sauce is sugar-free.