Keto Broccoli Bacon Cheddar Chicken (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
01 -
1 tbsp olive oil
02 -
2 large chicken breasts
03 -
Salt and black pepper to taste
04 -
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
05 -
2 cups broccoli florets, blanched and chopped
06 -
6 strips bacon, cooked and chopped
07 -
⅓ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
08 -
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
# Instructions:
01 -
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a casserole dish with olive oil.
02 -
Take the chicken breasts and slice them in half horizontally. This will give you 4 thin chicken breasts to work with.
03 -
Place the chicken breasts on the bottom of the casserole dish. Season with salt and black pepper to taste, then sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
04 -
Layer the seasoned chicken with the chopped blanched broccoli, cooked and chopped bacon, shredded mozzarella cheese, and shredded cheddar cheese.
05 -
Bake in the preheated oven, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken has cooked through completely (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C) and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
06 -
Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving. Each portion is one topped chicken breast.
# Notes:
01 -
This recipe is keto-friendly with only 5.5g of carbs per serving.
02 -
You can blanch the broccoli by boiling it for 2-3 minutes and then immediately cooling in ice water.
03 -
For extra flavor, try using smoked bacon or adding a pinch of garlic powder to the seasoning.