Keto Crack Chicken is a creamy, cheesy, and flavorful low-carb dish made with bacon, chicken, cream cheese, and ranch seasoning—perfect for comforting weeknight meals.
Author:Camilla
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes
Yield:4 servings
Category:Main Course
Method:Baking or Skillet
Cuisine:American
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Cream cheese
Shredded cheddar cheese
Bacon
Ranch seasoning
Garlic powder
Heavy cream or sour cream
Green onions (optional)
Olive oil or butter
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F if baking; heat skillet on stovetop if cooking entirely on stovetop.
Cook bacon in skillet until crispy, remove, crumble, and set aside.
Sear chicken breasts in skillet with olive oil until golden on both sides; remove and set aside.
In a bowl, mix cream cheese, shredded cheddar, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, and heavy cream or sour cream.
Spread the cheese mixture over the chicken in skillet or baking dish.
Top with bacon and more shredded cheese.
Bake or simmer covered until chicken is fully cooked and cheese is melted and bubbly.
Garnish with chopped green onions if desired.
Chill for 10 minutes to let sauce set and flavors meld before serving.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Use chicken thighs for a juicier, higher-fat option.
Try pepper jack or mozzarella for different cheese flavors.
Use rotisserie or pre-cooked chicken to save time.
Chill after cooking to improve consistency and flavor.
Store leftovers in the fridge or freezer for easy meal prep.