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LOW CARB KETO CARNIVORE CHEESY ALFREDO CHICKEN CASSEROLE RECIPE 

Who else loves chicken Alfredo & casseroles as much as I do?? 🤚🧀🍗 ⁣

Boom 💥 combine the two!

Super versatile recipe you can tailor to your specific needs – all outlined here!

INGREDIENTS

  • 32 oz Chicken breast (You can use ground Perdue chicken or shredded rotisserie chicken as subs. Use what you like)
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil (You can use bacon fat, butter or beef tallow too)
  • 2 cups Alfredo Sauce of Choice (I prefer Carnivore Alfredo sauce due to my Crohn’s Dis-ease & autoimmune sensitives)
  • 12 oz Shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Garnish as desired

DIRECTIONS 

  • Cut the chicken breast into 1-inch cubes & sprinkle with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper.
  • In a skillet over medium high heat add your olive oil or fat & cubed chicken. Cook for approximately 10 minutes, or until chicken is cooked thru. Set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
  • Heat or cook Alfredo sauce of choice.
  • Prepare a 13×9 inch casserole dish, spray with non-stick spray or butter then spread ½ cup of alfredo sauce on the bottom.
  • Add chicken of choice & cover with rest of alfredo sauce. (You can add your favorite veggies to this recipe too)
  • Cover with mozzarella cheese, place in oven & bake for 30 minutes, or until casserole is warmed thru &cheese is fully melted.

**All seasonings are for flavor. Again, use what you like & omit whatever suits your needs.

**Notes & recipe variations included. Swipe share & save!!

Bon appétit!

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Low Carb Keto Pizza Casserole Recipe

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Made with chicken, pepperoni, pizza sauce and cheese, this pizzalicious casserole is the perfect low carb treat!!!

It’s super easy, especially if you use pre-cooked chicken!

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Ingredients

  • 3 large chicken breasts cooked, shredded or diced however you like **See notes
  • 1 oz pepperoni diced (about 15 slices)
  • 1 ½ cups pizza sauce (I use Prego Sensitive Recipe)
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella (4 oz)
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan

Topping Ingredients

  • ¾ cup shredded mozzarella (3 oz)
  • 1 ½ oz pepperoni (about 20 slices)

**All seasonings are for flavor. Again, use what you like & omit whatever suits your needs.

Ingredients Notes

  • Chicken Breasts: Cooked, either shredded or diced. You can grill, cook them in the crockpot, bake, airfry, fry in a skillet – whatever floats your boat. You can also use rotisserie chicken & shred or pre-cooked chicken strips or diced chicken too if short on time. It’s fine to use rotisserie chicken in this recipe. Both the white meat and the dark meat will work and you can either shred or dice the meat. But do make sure to completely remove the skin. While chicken skin is delicious, its texture won’t work in a casserole.
  • Pepperoni: You mix into the casserole &/or also use to top the casserole. Choose turkey or regular pepperoni. Turkey will be lower fat.
  • Pizza sauce: I prefer a sugar-free sauce such as Prego or Prego Sensitive Recipe
  • Spices: Use whatever you like & works for you here! Anything goes!
  • Cheese: I use shredded mozzarella and grated parmesan. Some of the cheese gets mixed into the casserole & some sprinkled on top. Again, choose what you like!

Directions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, diced pepperoni, pizza sauce, spices, 1 cup mozzarella and Parmesan.
  • Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish.
  • Top the casserole with the remaining cheese and the pepperoni slices.
  • Bake until the casserole is heated through and the cheese is melted, about 15 minutes.
  • Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

FAQ’s

  • Can you make a keto pizza without cauliflower or flours? Yes, absolutely! Not everyone is a fan of cauliflower, almond/ coconut flours. They can also cause digestive symptoms like bloating for those sensitive to high fodmap foods & lectins. That’s why I use chicken breast. You can also use different ground meats like beef, pork, chicken & sausages. Try a mix!
  • Can I freeze this casserole? Yes. They can stay in the freezer for up to 3 months.
  • What about variations? The best way to vary is to use different toppings &/or different base as discussed above. So use what you like! Good options include sautéed peppers, olives, mushrooms, ham, etc. You can also try different cheeses.
  • Can I use this base in other recipes? Of course! Use your imagination! Other options include topping zucchini for zucchini boats, use it as a dip for pork rinds or your favorite nachos, top large portabella mushrooms, or stuff peppers & bake!

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Hailing from Fishers, Indiana, Katie is an aficionado of health, mindset, human connection, & entrepreneurship. Writer, speaker, doer of many things, she grew up on her family’s beef cattle & crop farm where agriculture was her first love. She is a Purdue University graduate well known for her storytelling of life lessons & personal transformation through her own relationships, financial struggles, Crohn’s Disease, disordered eating, CrossFit, & adapting a carnivore diet lifestyle.

Katie also has over 17 years experience as a Registered Radiologic Technologist, Nutritionist, & Sales Consultant. She works with people of all walks of life as a nutritionist & personal life coach to help them authentically optimize their lives to find health, wealth, & happy!

You can catch her via Instagram @lil_bit_of_fit & blog, Lilbitoffit.com
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Easy Low Carb Cheesy Bacon Chicken Recipe Guide

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This delicious  low carb Chicken, Cheese & Bacon Casserole is loaded with cheesy goodness. It’s perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner and easy on the budget!

Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. This recipe makes about 6 servings. You can plug this recipe in your tracking app with the ingredients you choose for more accurate macros. I use MyFitnessPal & simply create a recipe.

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  • low carb keto carnivore casserole recipe lilbitoffit katie kelly fishers indiana

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 tablespoon of Olive Oil (you can use butter, beef tallow or bacon fat too)
  • 2 cloves of Garlic, crushed (optional)
  • 1 small Onion, diced (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon of Salt
  • 1 pound of Ground Chicken (I prefer Perdue ground chicken)
  • 8 ounces of Bacon, cooked & chopped
  • Dash of Oregano (optional, season to taste)
  • 1 cup of Cheddar Cheese, shredded (Use whatever cheese you want)
  • 2 large Eggs
  • ½ cup of Sour Cream (optional)
  • ¼ cup of Heavy Cream (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon of Pepper, ground (optional, season to taste)

DIRECTIONS

  • Preheat the oven to 355F.
  • Place a large nonstick frying pan over high heat and add the oil, garlic, onion, and half the salt. Sauté until translucent.
  • Add the ground chicken and brown. Remove from the heat and stir through the bacon and oregano.
  • Pour the mixture into a casserole dish and sprinkle over the cheddar cheese.
  • In a bowl, add the eggs, sour cream, cream, remaining salt, and pepper, whisk together.
    Pour over the chicken mixture.
  • Bake for 20-30 minutes until golden brown.

NUTRITION (Serving Size: 200g)

Calories: 471

Carbohydrates: 4g

Protein: 26g

Fat: 39g 

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Hailing from Fishers, Indiana, Katie is an aficionado of health, mindset, human connection, & entrepreneurship. Writer, speaker, doer of many things, she grew up on her family’s beef cattle & crop farm where agriculture was her first love. She is a Purdue University graduate well known for her storytelling of life lessons & personal transformation through her own relationships, financial struggles, Crohn’s Disease, disordered eating, CrossFit, & adapting a carnivore diet lifestyle.

Katie also has over 17 years experience as a Registered Radiologic Technologist, Nutritionist, & Sales Consultant. She works with people of all walks of life as a nutritionist & personal life coach to help them authentically optimize their lives to find health, wealth, & happy!

You can catch her via Instagram @lil_bit_of_fit & blog, Lilbitoffit.com
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Lilbitoffit’s Keto Carnivore Meat Bake Recipe

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This keto & carnivore meat bake with a cheesy topping is big on beef flavor and contains no bs! One of my favorites with tons of versatility no matter what style of eating you prefer. 

As always, make it your own. Omit &/or substitute any ingredients that  suit your needs.

It’s truly easy to make, and leftovers are just as delicious whether reheated in the microwave or even cold straight out of the fridge.

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FAQ’s

Can I use extra-lean ground beef in this recipe or other ground meats? I prefer 85/15 in this recipe. I tried extra-lean ground beef & felt it came out too dry/not as flavorful. If you’re using other ground meats, I suggest using higher fat meats like 75-85% ground lamb, pork, turkey or PERDUE ground chicken.

Do I need to cook the meat before adding to the pie? Yes, definitely! Cook the ground beef, then transfer to pie dish & bake. This recipe differs from meatloaf, where you bake the raw meat.

Can you freeze it? Yes. Once completely cool, you can store it in whatever container you prefer, then freeze for up to 3 months. You can also freeze individual slices in freezer bags.

Can I use other cheeses? YES! You can use another melty cheese instead of cheddar. I mean seriously all cheese is delicious, have fun with it! Provolone is good & Italian cheeses. You can also make it a more Mexican dish with different seasonings & a “taco” cheese mix.

How are leftovers? Leftovers keep well in the fridge, in an airtight container, for 3-4 days. Reheat in the microwave about 1 minute per slice. Sometimes I eat them cold the next day, but they do taste better when heated up imo. 

Can I airfry leftovers? I’ve also popped them in the airfryer for about 7 minutes at 380 for a little crisp. Times & temps will vary with airfryer. I have an Instant Vortex 6qt.

Enjoy!

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Hailing from Fishers, Indiana, Katie is an aficionado of health, mindset, human connection, & entrepreneurship. Writer, speaker, doer of many things, she grew up on her family’s beef cattle & crop farm where agriculture was her first love. She is a Purdue University graduate well known for her storytelling of life lessons & personal transformation through her own relationships, Crohn’s Disease, disordered eating, CrossFit, & adapting a carnivore diet lifestyle. Katie also has over 16 years experience as a Registered Radiologic Technologist, Nutritionist, & Sales Consultant. You can catch her via Instagram @lil_bit_of_fit & blog, Lilbitoffit.com
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Low Carb Taco Casserole! For Your Taco Tuesday!

If you loved the cheeseburger casserole, you’re gonna love this taco casserole! 

Because tacos are good any day that ends in Y!

You can make so many different versions of this casserole, be creative and make it your own! 

Some add onions, peppers, & olives. Omit if you’re sensitive to high fodmap foods. You can also reduce the amount of dairy if you’re sensitive. 

Others also use this as a baked ‘dip’ if you want to use it with pork rinds or your favorite tortilla chips. 

Don’t forget to let me know how it turns out, I love hearing about y’all’s home cookin!

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 packet gf taco seasoning 
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 ounces cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup salsa
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce (optional)
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup grated cheddar
  • 1/2 cup grated pepperjack cheese

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Preheat oven to 350. Spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
  • Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, drain fat
  • Stir in the taco seasoning and water and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add the cream cheese & salsa & mix
  • Crack the eggs in bowl & whisk together with the hot sauce and heavy cream.
  • Pour the meat mixture into the prepared baking dish and top with the egg mixture.
  • Sprinkle with cheese and bake for 30 minutes or until eggs are set.

Boom 💥 

Low Carb Taco Tuesday. 

Done ✅ 

Now gimme a 🌮 👇🏻

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Easy Guide to a Low Carb Cheeseburger Keto Casserole Recipe

Dudes it’s cold out. Felt like eating something that was a cross between chili and a bacon cheeseburger. I mean what could go wrong ?! 🤷‍♀️

Casserole Ingredients

** For sensitive tummies I would omit high fodmap ingredients or anything you’re sensitive to like dairy

  • 1/2-1 pound bacon
  • 1 pound ground beef (I like 85%)
  • 1/2 sweet onion **optional
  • 1 clove garlic **optional
  • 4 tablespoons cream cheese **optional
  • 2 tablespoons sugar free ketchup 
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt of choice
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream **optional
  • 1 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 8 ounces shredded or grated cheddar cheese
  • 1 teaspoon fresh dill **optional

AIRFRYER BACON

I wrote a whole post on the details of perfecting your airfryer bacon HERE

Ingredients

  • 1lb bacon
I love this Hormel Bacon, its all natural with no preservatives

Bacon Instructions

  • Heat air fryer to 350°F
  • Arrange the bacon slices, twisting slightly to fit.
  • Cook for 6 minutes, flip.
  • Cook for 4-6 more minutes, check for doneness.

Casserole Instructions

  1. Cook bacon first. Add ground beef to skillet and cook until browned. Drain fat.
  2. Add the onion and garlic to the skillet with the beef and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes if you’re adding them
  3. Add the cream cheese, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and salt to the skillet and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until combined.
  4. Spread the beef mixture into a greased 8×8 baking dish. Top with the cooked bacon.
  5. Crack the eggs into a medium bowl and whisk together with the heavy cream until combined. Stir in the pepper.
  6. Pour the egg mixture over the beef and bacon.
  7. Top with the cheddar cheese.
  8. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until set and golden on top. Sprinkle with dill before serving if using 

RECIPE NOTES

GAPS: Use sugar-free bacon

KETO: Consider omitting the ketchup or lessening the amount, depending on your carb tolerance. 

CARNIVORE/ZERO-CARB: Seasonings & sauces are personal preference.  Omit any ingredients that cause gut issues. Be creative and construct to your own recipe!

Happy eating loves!! 🥓 🍔 🧀