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    Keto Crack Chicken

    by Oscar Chimenti, Last Modified: April 20, 2023 This post may contain affiliate or sponsored links. See the Disclosure Policy linked in my footer.

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    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.

    keto crack chicken on a platter with a blue spatula

    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.

    Jump To:
    • 🥘 Ingredient notes
    • 👨🏻‍🍳 Steps by step instructions
    • 🍴 More low carb and diabetic friendly recipes
    • 🍴 Variations
    • 🥣 Equipment
    • ♨️ Storage
    • 👨🏻‍🍳 Top tip
    • ⏲️ Tips and serving suggestions
    • 💭 Frequently asked questions
    • 🍽 Other recipes you may like
    • Keto Crack Chicken
    • 🌡️ Food safety

    🥘 Ingredient notes

    Made with tender chicken breasts, cream cheese, ranch dressing and bacon this tasty keto crack chicken will be your weekly go to dish.

    • Chicken Breasts: each filet is sliced in half crosswise for easy baking and to create an even layer in the casserole.
    • Cream cheese: for that mild sweet taste and pleasant tang.
    • Bacon: crispy, salty and savoury flavours that you can only get from bacon.
    • Ranch Seasoning: creamy and tangy with hints of garlic and onion.

    👨🏻‍🍳 Steps by step instructions

    How to make the Keto Crack Chicken

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

    Frying the bacon
    FRYING BACON

    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.

    mixing the cream cheese mixture in a medium bowl
    MIXING THE CREAM CHEESE MIXTURE

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

    casserole dish with chicken breasts

    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.

    layer of cream cheese on the chicken breasts

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

    keto crack chicken casserole ready for the oven this recipe

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

    keto crack chicken ready to be served

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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.

    💭 Frequently asked questions

    How many carbs does keto crack chicken have?

    Each serving of chicken has 4g of carbs. If you omit the tomatoes it is only 3g of carbs per serving.

    What can I serve with keto crack chicken?

    You can serve with a side of vegetables like green beans, broccoli or brussel sprouts.

    Can I make this in the instant pot?

    Yes, I have not made it in the instant pot but a quick google search for "Keto Crack Chicken Instant Pot" identifies a few recipes you can follow. Here is one that I found that looks good.

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    keto crack chicken on a platter with a blue spatula

    If you made this recipe,please comment, rate or review my recipe below!

    keto crack chicken in casserole with blue spatula

    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 45 votes
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    Prep Time : 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time : 30 minutes mins
    Total Time : 45 minutes mins
    Course : Main Course
    Cuisine : American
    Diet : Diabetic
    Servings : 6 people
    Calories : 362

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1chicken breast halveCalories: 362kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 26gFat: 26gFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

    Ingredients
      

    • 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
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    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.
     

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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

    See more food guidelines

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    1. Addie

      August 07, 2021 at 9:44 am

      5 stars
      Total comfort food! My favorite part was the crispy bacon on top!

      Reply
    2. Michelle

      August 04, 2021 at 3:34 pm

      This Keto Crack Chicken is a winner in my book. It is now on our monthly rotation!

      Reply
    3. Kayla DiMaggio

      August 04, 2021 at 8:30 am

      5 stars
      The one thing I love about keto food is it is mouthwateringly delicious! This chicken was like literal crack, so freaking good and delicious! I added it to my monthly rotation!

      Reply
    4. Katie

      August 04, 2021 at 8:26 am

      5 stars
      This looks delicious! It's been added to my recipe rotation!

      Katie xoxo

      Reply
    5. Jeannie

      August 03, 2021 at 11:03 pm

      5 stars
      I love your spicy recommendation of this recipe gives that extra kick and great flavor too. Thanks for this low-carb recipe.

      Reply
    6. Anaiah

      August 03, 2021 at 10:31 pm

      5 stars
      This crack chicken was bomb! I love that it's low carb! There was so much flavor in each bite. We didn't even have any leftovers afterwards haha.

      Reply
    7. Michelle

      August 03, 2021 at 8:25 pm

      5 stars
      My family loved this!

      Reply
    8. Agnieszka

      July 29, 2021 at 8:44 pm

      5 stars
      This crack chicken is soooooo good! The bacon makes it fantastic. A must-try for keto people :-).

      Reply
      • Oscar Chimenti

        August 05, 2021 at 10:37 am

        Definitely need the bacon 🙂

        Reply
    9. Jeri

      July 29, 2021 at 7:12 pm

      5 stars
      Yum, yum, yum! This was fantastic! I had taken out chicken breasts for supper, and then I saw this recipe! It was so, so good, and my family asked me to make it again tomorrow! Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Oscar Chimenti

        July 30, 2021 at 10:00 am

        Glad you enjoyed it 🙂

        Reply
      • Oscar Chimenti

        August 05, 2021 at 10:37 am

        Glad you enjoyed the recipe. It's one of my family favs now.

        Reply
    10. Oscar Chimenti

      July 29, 2021 at 5:50 pm

      5 stars
      One of my favourite recipes. We quickly devoured this and had it for lunch and dinner.

      Reply

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