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Creamy Crack Chicken

Indulge in Creamy Crack Chicken That's Keto-Friendly Goodness

Creamy Crack Chicken is a keto-friendly dish that combines tender chicken, rich cream cheese ranch, and crispy bacon.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Pound to a uniform thickness
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil For frying; olive or avocado oil recommended
For the Bacon
  • 8 slices Thick Cut Bacon Can substitute with turkey bacon
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Can use vegan cream cheese for dairy-free
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Can substitute with fresh minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Dill Weed Fresh herbs can be used as an alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Chives Fresh herbs can be used as an alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Smoked or sweet; optional
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Any good melting cheese can be used
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Optional garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Green Scallions Optional garnish
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Ground Pepper

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grab a 9x13-inch baking dish. Lightly coat the dish with cooking spray.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, add diced thick-cut bacon. Cook for about 5–7 minutes until crispy.
  3. Add a splash of vegetable oil to the skillet containing the reserved bacon fat and heat. Sear the chicken for 2–3 minutes on each side.
  4. Transfer the seared chicken to your prepared baking dish. Combine softened cream cheese, garlic powder, dill, and chives in a bowl and spread over the chicken.
  5. Sprinkle half of the crispy bacon over the cream cheese mixture and cover generously with shredded cheddar cheese.
  6. Bake for about 15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
  7. Allow to rest for a few minutes, garnish with the remaining bacon, parsley, and scallions, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Pound chicken evenly for even cooking. Ensure proper temperature is reached for safety. Can be made ahead and stored.

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