Here’s a recipe that’ll give you exactly what you’re seeing in that dish.
🥓 Carnivore Chicken & Bacon Casserole
Ingredients
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2½–3 cups cooked chicken, chopped or shredded
(thighs = juicier, breasts = leaner) -
8–10 slices bacon, cooked crispy & chopped
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1 cup heavy cream
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4 oz cream cheese, cubed
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1½–2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
(sharp cheddar works great) -
½ tsp salt, or to taste
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¼ tsp black pepper (optional)
Optional (still carnivore)
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1–2 tbsp bacon grease (highly recommended 😌)
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Extra cheese for the top (because obviously)
Instructions
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Preheat oven
375°F / 190°C -
Cook bacon
Fry until deeply crispy. Chop and set aside. Reserve some grease. -
Make the cream sauce
In a saucepan over low heat:-
Add heavy cream + cream cheese
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Stir until smooth and melted
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Stir in salt (and pepper if using)
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Assemble
In a greased baking dish:-
Add chicken
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Pour cream sauce over
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Mix gently
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Stir in half the bacon and half the cheese
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Top it
Sprinkle remaining cheese, then remaining bacon on top. -
Bake
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Uncovered, 25–30 minutes
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Until bubbling and golden like the photo
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Optional broil
Broil 2–3 minutes for extra crispy bacon edges. -
Rest
Let sit 5–10 minutes before serving (it thickens up beautifully).
Pro Tips
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Want it extra rich? Add bacon grease to the sauce.
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Want it firmer / sliceable? Add 1 beaten egg to the cream sauce.
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Great for meal prep—reheats insanely well.
If you want, I can:
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Make this ultra-strict lion diet
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Convert it to a slow cooker or air fryer
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Give macros
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Or stack it into a carnivore lasagna situation 😈🥓
Just say the word.