Pesto Chicken Casserole with Feta Cheese and Olives

This low-carb, keto-friendly chicken casserole is packed with flavor from feta cheese, olives, and creamy pesto.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 706 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 clove garlic, minced
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• ¾ pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into cubes
• 1 (8 ounce) package feta cheese, diced
• ¾ pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
• 3 tablespoons butter, or as needed
• 8 tablespoons pitted Kalamata olives
• 1 ⅔ cups heavy cream
• 1 (3.5 ounce) jar pesto

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

Season chicken breasts and thighs with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in the hot butter until golden brown, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a baking dish. Add feta cheese, olives, and garlic.

Step 4

Mix heavy cream and pesto together in a bowl. Pour over the chicken mixture.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven, uncovered, until top is golden brown, 20 to 30 minutes.