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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!

Swipe for Ingredients, directions, notes, variations, nutrition, & FAQ’s!

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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oxox Coach K