Keto Crack Chicken
Keto crack chicken is a fast, cheesy, low-carb dinner made with juicy chicken breasts, crispy bacon, cream cheese, and melted cheddar. This creamy, keto-friendly favorite comes together in under 20 minutes and is full of bold flavor.
Equipment
- Non-stick skillet
- 9×13-inch baking dish
- Oven
- Mixing bowl
- Meat mallet (for pounding)
Ingredients
- 4 small chicken breasts
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp oil
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 tbsp butter
- 6 oz shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp additional garlic powder
- 1/8 tsp celery salt
- 1/4 tsp dried dill
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 °F (200 °C) and grease a 9 × 13-inch baking dish. Pound chicken breasts to ¼-inch thickness.
- Season chicken on both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- In a non-stick skillet, cook chopped bacon until crispy. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon, reserving the drippings.
- Add butter to the bacon drippings and heat. Sear chicken 2–3 minutes per side until golden. Transfer chicken to the prepared baking dish and pour pan juices over.
- In a small bowl, mix softened cream cheese, onion powder, additional garlic powder, celery salt, and dried dill until smooth.
- Spread the cream-cheese mixture evenly over each chicken breast. Top with cooked bacon, then sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over everything.
- Bake uncovered for 15 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through (165 °F) and cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and serve hot with your favorite keto sides.
Notes
For even quicker prep, cook the bacon in advance and keep it refrigerated. Leftovers reheat well in an air-fryer or 350 °F oven for 5 minutes. Store airtight in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 242kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 40gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 898mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gCalcium: 272mgIron: 1mg
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