All the classic chicken parmesan flavors -- bubbling marinara, melted mozzarella, and a golden parmesan crisp topping -- in an easy low-carb casserole with only 2g net carbs per serving.
4cuprotisserie chickencubed; or chicken breast cooked and cubed
0.75cupno-added-sugar marinara saucesuch as Rao's
1tbspItalian seasoning
2garlic clovesminced
1tbspolive oil
2tbspalmond flourhelps thicken the sauce; can be omitted
0.75cupparmesan cheesegrated
1.5cupshredded mozzarella cheese
0.75cupparmesan crispsfinely crushed; or finely crushed pork rinds
non-stick cooking sprayfor casserole dish
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x13 inch casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, watching carefully so it does not burn.
Add the Italian seasoning, marinara sauce, almond flour, and cubed chicken to the skillet. Stir to combine and cook for 5 minutes until the sauce has thickened slightly and the chicken is well coated.
Pour the chicken and marinara mixture into the prepared casserole dish and spread evenly using a spatula.
Layer on the grated parmesan cheese first, then the shredded mozzarella, then finish with the finely crushed parmesan crisps spread evenly over the top.
Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, until the casserole is heated throughout and the cheese is melted and bubbling at the edges.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving to allow the layers to set.