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Million Dollar Keto Chicken Bake - Creamy, Cheesy, and Easy

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Chicken: 4 cups cooked, shredded or chopped (rotisserie or poached chicken works great)
  • Cream cheese: 8 ounces, softened
  • Sour cream: 1/2 cup
  • Mayonnaise: 1/4 cup (adds richness and helps with texture)
  • Cheddar cheese: 1 1/2 cups shredded, divided
  • Mozzarella cheese: 1 cup shredded
  • Bacon: 6 slices, cooked and crumbled
  • Green onions: 3, thinly sliced
  • Garlic: 2 cloves, minced (or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder)
  • Italian seasoning: 1 teaspoon
  • Smoked paprika: 1/2 teaspoon (optional, for depth)
  • Red pepper flakes: A pinch (optional, for heat)
  • Salt and black pepper: To taste
  • Olive oil or butter: For greasing the baking dish
  • Fresh parsley: For garnish (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven: Set to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil or butter.
  2. Cook the bacon: If you haven’t already, cook bacon until crisp. Cool and crumble. Set aside.
  3. Soften the cream cheese: Microwave for 15–20 seconds or let it sit at room temperature so it mixes easily.
  4. Make the sauce: In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, 1 cup cheddar, and 1/2 cup mozzarella. Stir until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Add the chicken: Fold in the shredded chicken, half the bacon, and half the green onions. Mix until evenly coated.
  6. Assemble: Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Top with remaining cheddar and mozzarella.
  7. Bake: Place on the center rack and bake for 18–22 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the edges are bubbly.
  8. Finish and rest: Sprinkle remaining bacon and green onions on top. Let it rest for 5 minutes to set.
  9. Garnish and serve: Add chopped parsley if you like. Serve hot with a side salad or steamed greens.