This easy to make carnivore chicken and bacon casserole is a perfect addition to your meal rotation.
With simple ingredients like chicken, bacon, and cheese, this dish brings comfort food to a whole new level while staying true to your carnivore lifestyle.
The combination of tender chicken and crispy bacon creates a satisfying meal that will keep you full and satisfied.
The beauty of this casserole lies in its simplicity. You don’t need fancy ingredients or complicated cooking techniques to create something delicious.
Just layer your cooked chicken and bacon, add some cheese, and pour over a rich mixture of eggs, cream, and mayo. It’s the kind of recipe that proves eating on the carnivore diet doesn’t have to be boring or difficult.
For those busy weeknights when you need something reliable and filling, this casserole really delivers. Let’s get started!
👍 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Great for Meal Prep: Unlike many other casserole recipes that get soggy when stored, this one keeps its texture beautifully.
You can make it on Sunday and enjoy tasty portions throughout the week. The flavors actually get better after a day or two as they meld together, making your meal prep both practical and delicious.
Perfect Macro Balance: This casserole has the ideal ratio of protein to fat that carnivore dieters look for.
Chicken provides lean protein, while the bacon, cheese, and heavy cream add the necessary fats to keep you satisfied and energized. This balance makes it easier to stay on track with your carnivore goals.
Excellent Protein Content: Each serving packs a serious protein punch. With chicken, bacon, and eggs all in one dish, you’re getting multiple sources of high quality protein that help maintain muscle mass and keep you full.
✨ Recipe Ingredients
- Chopped Cooked Chicken: This provides the main protein base for our dish.
- Eggs: We use eggs to bind the ingredients together and add richness.
- Bacon: Cooked bacon adds a wonderful salty flavor and satisfying texture.
- Cheddar Cheese: Shredded cheddar melts in to add great flavor and gooeyness (this cheese is excellent- amazon link).
- Mayo: Mayo brings creaminess and moisture, you can use store bought or my carnivore mayo recipe.
- Heavy Cream: A splash of heavy cream adds extra richness and helps create a smooth consistency.
- Optional Spices (Black Pepper, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Paprika): These spices add extra layers of flavor, but you can skip them if following a strict carnivore diet.
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👨🍳 How To Make
Follow me recipe to make this delicious carnivore chicken & bacon casserole:
Step 1
Start by preheating the oven to 375°F and spraying a 9×13 inch (or similar) pan with cooking spray.
Step 2
Spread the cooked and shredded chicken, along with the cooked bacon, in the bottom of the pan. Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
Step 3
In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, mayonnaise, seasonings, and heavy cream.
Step 4
Pour the mixture on top of the chicken mixture. You can add more chopped bacon and cheese on top. I also like adding additional chopped shredded chicken on top.
Step 5
Bake uncovered for 35 minutes. Enjoy!
💡Tips
1. Don’t Overcook the Chicken
Before adding the chicken to your casserole, make sure it’s just cooked through but not overdone.
If the chicken is overcooked before going into the casserole, it will become too dry during baking. You can also use rotisserie chicken if you’re short on time.
2. Watch the Bake Time
The 35 minute bake time is a guideline – ovens vary, so start checking at 30 minutes. The casserole should be set but still slightly jiggly in the middle when you gently shake the pan. If it’s completely firm, it’s probably overcooked.
The top should be lightly golden but not brown. If your oven runs hot, you might want to position the rack in the middle rather than the top third.
3. Rest Before Serving
Let the casserole rest for 10-15 minutes after taking it out of the oven. It allows the proteins to set and the cream mixture to thicken slightly.
During this time, the flavors also continue to develop. If you cut into it too soon, it might be too runny and won’t hold its shape well when serving.
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FAQ
Can I use leftover rotisserie chicken?
Absolutely! Rotisserie chicken works great in this recipe. Just shred or chop it into bite-sized pieces.
What kind of cheese works best?
Cheddar is perfect because it melts well and adds great flavor. Sharp or mild cheddar both work – it’s up to your taste.
Carnivore Chicken & Bacon Casserole
Print RecipeIngredients
- 2 cups Chopped Cooked Chicken
- 4 Eggs (large)
- 1/2 pound Bacon (chopped, cooked)
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese (shredded) (this cheese is excellent- amazon link)
- 1/4 cup Mayo (my carnivore mayo recipe)
- 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
- Optional: 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper, 1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder, 1/4 teaspoon Onion Powder, 1/4 teaspoon Paprika (omit for strict carnivore)
Instructions
- Start by preheating the oven to 375°F and spraying a 9×13 inch (or similar) pan with cooking spray.
- Spread the cooked and shredded chicken, along with the cooked bacon, in the bottom of the pan. Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, mayonnaise, seasonings, and heavy cream.
- Pour the mixture on top of the chicken mixture. You can add more chopped bacon and cheese on top. I also like adding additional chopped shredded chicken on top.
- Bake uncovered for 35 minutes. Enjoy!
It has potential but was thin and dry after only 25 minutes. Also would add more seasoning. We did use Rotisserie chicken that wasn’t dry.
Update: still dry 2nd day but flavor was better as flavors melded together.
Recipe
This is wonderful! I was hoping for leftovers but there was none. Great flavor, great texture but most of all it was so easy to make. I will be making this at least once a week!
This was fabulous and going into my carnivore meals rotation! Worked great with rotisserie chicken and I wouldn’t change a thing to the recipe as it’s posted.
Question…can you do it without mayo?
You can use sour cream instead