Keto Crack Chicken

This Keto Crack Chicken recipe is full of flavour and made with creamy and tart cream cheese, cheddar, bacon and ranch seasoning. You will not be able to resist this mouth watering and delicious dish.

At only 4g of carbs per serving this dish is likely to fit into your daily macros, whether you are keto, low carb or diabetic like me and don't want those blood sugar spikes.

This recipe reminds me of my Ginger Braised Chicken Thigh recipe that is also made in one pot in the oven and pairs well with this Panzanella Salad recipe.

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👨🏻‍🍳 Steps by step instructions

How to make the Keto Crack Chicken

STEP 1: Slice bacon and pan fry until crispy, set aside

STEP 2: In a medium bowl combine the softened cream cheese, half of the shredded cheddar, half of the cooked bacon and the dry ranch seasoning.

STEP 3: Slice each chicken breast in half crosswise and then add to a greased (cooking spray) 9x13" casserole dish.

STEP 4: Evenly spread the cream cheese mixture over the chicken and then top a sprinkle of salt, pepper, onion powder and garlic powder. Spread the remaining cheddar on top and the optional sliced cherry tomatoes.

STEP 5: Bake in a preheated oven at 400 for 30-35 minutes

STEP 5: Remove from oven and allow to set for about 10 minutes before topping with remaining bacon and green onions.

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🍴 Variations

Some people like it spicy, lower in calories or even meatless.

• Spicy - add a little cayenne pepper to the cream cheese mixture for some added heat.
• Low Calories - reduce the amount of calories by only using half of the bacon and a reduced fat cream cheese and cheddar.
• Meatless - replace the chicken with thick slices of cauliflower steaks and make it a vegetarian dish (don't forget to omit the bacon)

See this Low Carb Vegetable Stir Fry recipe on my website!

🥣 Equipment

I used a 9" x 13" porcelain casserole dish for this recipe similar to this one. However a glass or tin pan will also work, just be sure to grease it well with cooking spray.

♨️ Storage

If you have any leftovers store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Heat up in the oven for 10 minutes at 350 or microwave it on high for 1 minute, flip and add another 30 seconds.

👨🏻‍🍳 Top tip

Make it without having to deal with slicing raw chicken and pick up a cooked rotisserie chicken from the grocery store, shred it and use instead. Follow the same steps by replacing with the shredded chicken but only bake for 15-20 minutes since the chicken is already cooked.

⏲️ Tips and serving suggestions

• Setting out of the oven: Allow the casserole to sit for about 10 minutes out of the oven to allow it to set. It may seem watery when it comes out of the oven but it should dry up.
• Dishing it out: Remove from casserole and plate on a serving platter dish and then top with remaining bacon and green onions.
• Make ahead: You can make this dish ahead of time and keep warm in the oven, cover with tinfoil until you are ready to serve.

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Keto Crack Chicken

Oscar

Keto Crack Chicken made with creamy and tart cream cheese, cheddar and bacon. You will not be able to resist this mouth watering and delicious dish.

5 from 40 votes

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Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 30 mins

Total Time 45 mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 6 people

Calories 362 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 6 slices thick cut bacon
• 3 chicken breasts sliced in half crosswise
• 8 oz cream cheese
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 oz dry ranch seasoning
• 3 green onions chopped
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
• ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
• ⅛ teaspoon onion powder
• 10 cherry tomatoes sliced in half (optional)
• Cooking Spray Oil

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 400°F
• Slice and cook the bacon until crispy
• In a medium bowl combine the cream cheese, ranch seasoning, half of the bacon and half of the shredded cheddar.
• Spray a 9" x 13" casserole dish with cooking spray and add the halved chicken breasts.
• Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly on the chicken.
• Sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic and onion powder.
• Top with the remaining cheddar and optional sliced tomatoes
• Bake uncovered at 400°F for 30-35 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and cheese is melted and slightly crispy.
• Remove from oven and allow to set for 10 minutes.
• Remove from casserole and serve on a platter or individual dishes. Top with the remaining bacon and green onions.

Notes

Each serving is 4g of carbs.

All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.

Tips:

Save time and use a rotisserie chicken instead of chicken breasts.  Bake for 15-20 minutes since the chicken is already cooked.

You can make this dish ahead of time and keep warm in the oven and cover with tinfoil until you are ready to serve.

 

Serving: 1chicken breast halve | Calories: 362kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 26g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g

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🌡️ Food safety

• Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
• Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
• Wash hands after touching raw meat
• Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
• Never leave cooking food unattended
• Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
• Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

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