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Keto Buffalo Chicken Skillet

Keto Buffalo Chicken Skillet: Creamy Comfort in 20 Minutes

This Keto Buffalo Chicken Skillet brings creamy comfort and bold flavors in just 20 minutes, perfect for a quick dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Skillet
  • 1 lb Chicken Breast Diced for quick cooking
  • 4 slices Bacon Can substitute with turkey bacon
  • 1 packet Ranch Seasoning Or homemade with garlic powder, onion powder, and dried herbs
  • 2 tbsp Butter Can replace with olive oil or ghee
For the Sauce
  • 4 oz Cream Cheese Or Neufchâtel cheese for a lower-fat option
  • ½ cup Almond Milk Adjust for desired consistency
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese Shredded, can also use Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack
  • ½ cup Buffalo Sauce Choose low-sugar or sugar-free versions

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the skillet over medium heat for 1 minute. Sauté diced chicken and chopped bacon for 5-7 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  2. Drain the excess grease and set chicken and bacon aside, keeping the drippings in the skillet.
  3. Reduce heat to low, add butter, cream cheese, and almond milk. Whisk until smooth over 3-4 minutes.
  4. Stir in cheddar cheese gradually until melted, increase heat to bubble then reduce to simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
  5. Return chicken and bacon to skillet, stir to coat, and heat on low for 2 minutes.
  6. Drizzle buffalo sauce over mixture, stir, and top with remaining cheddar. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
  7. For crispy cheese, broil for 1-2 minutes after simmering, keeping an eye on it.
  8. Let cool slightly before serving over leafy greens or cauliflower rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked to 165°F. Customize heat by adjusting buffalo sauce. Cook bacon ahead to save time, and consider adding veggies for nutrition.

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