Low-Carb Cheesy Chicken Casserole

Ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses join chicken and vodka marinara sauce in this quick and easy, low-carb casserole.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 329 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup milk
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons margarine
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
• 1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste
• 1 pinch dried oregano, or to taste
• 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1 pinch dried basil, or to taste
• 1 (28 ounce) jar vodka marinara sauce
• 1 (16 ounce) container ricotta cheese
• 5 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Melt margarine in a roasting pan with minced garlic in the preheated oven. Add chicken, garlic powder, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper; mix well.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven but leave the oven on.

Step 4

Mix ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, milk, and egg together in a bowl. Spread evenly over the top of the chicken. Pour vodka marinara sauce over top and spread evenly.

Step 5

Return to the oven and bake for 20 minutes. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese on top. Continue to bake until melted, about 10 minutes.