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Keto Buffalo Chicken Skillet Recipe

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  • Author: Jessica
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Carb

Description

This Keto Buffalo Chicken Skillet is a creamy, cheesy, and flavorful low-carb meal perfect for those following a keto diet. Tender diced chicken breast and crispy bacon are sautéed with ranch seasoning, then combined in a luscious buffalo cheese sauce made with cream cheese, almond milk, and cheddar. This one-pan dish is quick to prepare and great for a cozy dinner or meal prep.

Ingredients

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Proteins

  • 12oz chicken breast, diced
  • 4 slices bacon, diced

Seasonings and Sauces

  • 1 tablespoon Ranch Seasoning
  • ⅓ cup Buffalo Sauce

Dairy and Dairy Alternatives

  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 4 tablespoon cream cheese
  • ½ cup almond milk (or dairy of choice)
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (separated in ½s)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Skillet: Preheat a skillet over medium heat for about 1 minute to ensure it’s hot enough for sautéing.
  2. Sauté Chicken and Bacon: Add diced chicken, diced bacon, and ranch seasoning to the skillet. Cook until the chicken is golden and fully cooked through with no pink inside (internal temperature of 165°F), and bacon is crispy.
  3. Drain Grease: Carefully drain excess grease from the skillet using a colander or by tilting the skillet to remove fat. Set the cooked chicken and bacon aside.
  4. Prepare Cheese Sauce: Reduce heat to low and return the skillet to the burner. Add butter, cream cheese, and almond milk. Whisk continuously until the butter and cream cheese melt and form a smooth sauce.
  5. Add Cheese: Stir in half of the shredded cheddar cheese, whisking until melted and smooth. Gradually increase the heat just enough for the cheese sauce to bubble, then reduce heat to a simmer.
  6. Combine Ingredients: Add the cooked chicken and bacon back into the skillet. Stir thoroughly to coat the meat in the cheese sauce.
  7. Add Buffalo Sauce and Cheese Topping: Drizzle buffalo wing sauce evenly over the mixture. Top with the remaining cheddar cheese or Parmesan cheese as preferred.
  8. Simmer and Finish: Cover the skillet and let the dish simmer on low heat for about 5 minutes to meld the flavors and melt the cheese topping. For a golden top, optionally broil in the oven for 1-2 minutes.

Notes

  • Carb Note: As prepared, this recipe contains approximately 3 grams of carbs per serving mainly from the buffalo sauce and bacon.
  • To reduce carbs further, opt for buffalo sauce and bacon brands with no added sugar or use sugar-free alternatives to make it a zero-carb meal.
  • The almond milk can be substituted with any dairy milk or cream for different texture and flavor variations.
  • For a spicier dish, add extra buffalo sauce or mix in cayenne pepper.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 recipe (approximately 1.5 cups)
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 700mg
  • Fat: 35g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 3g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 110mg

Find it online: https://jessicasrecipes.com/keto-buffalo-chicken-skillet-recipe/