Keto Buffalo Chicken Skillet
The Keto Buffalo Chicken Skillet delivers bold, tangy flavors with a creamy twist, all in one easy, low-carb meal. Perfect for weeknights or special occasions, it’s a satisfying dish that keeps your keto goals on track without sacrificing flavor.
Ingredients
- 12 oz diced chicken breast
- 4 slices of bacon chopped
- 1 tablespoon of ranch seasoning mix
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- 4 tablespoons of cream cheese
- ½ cup of almond milk or any milk of your choice
- 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese divided into two equal portions
- ⅓ cup of buffalo sauce
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat for about a minute.
- Add the diced chicken, bacon, and ranch seasoning. Sauté until the chicken is golden and fully cooked through, ensuring an internal temperature of 165°F. The bacon should be crispy.
- Drain the grease using a colander, then set the cooked chicken and bacon aside.
- Lower the heat to low and place the skillet back on the burner.
- Add the butter, cream cheese, and almond milk to the skillet. Whisk the mixture until fully melted and smooth.
- Stir in half of the shredded cheese and continue whisking until the cheese is fully melted. Gradually increase the heat until the cheese sauce starts to bubble, then reduce it to a simmer.
- Return the chicken and bacon to the skillet and stir them into the cheese sauce.
- Drizzle the buffalo sauce evenly over the mixture and sprinkle with additional cheese or Parmesan.
- Cover the skillet and let it simmer for about 5 minutes. For an optional step, broil the dish in the oven for 1-2 minutes to achieve a bubbly, golden top.
Notes
Carb Note: This recipe contains 3 grams of carbs per serving, primarily from the buffalo sauce and bacon. To reduce the carb count, choose brands with less sugar or use sugar-free buffalo sauce, which could make this a zero-carb meal.