Keto Crack Chicken
This Keto Crack Chicken is a comforting, creamy, and incredibly flavorful dish that fits perfectly into low-carb meal plans. It's made with tender shredded chicken, silky cream cheese, ranch vibes, and ascent of smoky bacon, all melted together into a luscious, ultra-satisfying skillet meal. Easy to pull off on a weeknight or to double for a meal-prep-friendly option, it’s sure to become a staple in your keto repertoire.
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- salt and pepper
- optional hot sauce or red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prepare your workstation: have shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, cheddar, ranch, and cooked bacon within easy reach. If you’re starting from raw chicken, you’ll want to cook and shred it first.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, render a little of the bacon fat if you’re using raw bacon, then cook until crisp. Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving a flavorful base in the pan.
- Stir in the cream cheese and ranch dressing into the skillet. Let them melt together slowly, stirring continuously to form a smooth sauce.
- Add the shredded chicken to the sauce, mixing until thoroughly coated. Sprinkle in garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper; taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Fold in half of the shredded cheddar and all the crumbled bacon. Continue to cook just until the cheese melts and the mixture is hot all the way through.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle the remaining cheddar over the top. Cover the pan briefly to let the cheese melt into a glossy, creamy surface.
- Spoon onto plates and garnish with a little extra bacon crumbles if desired. Serve hot, with a side of bright greens or cauliflower rice to keep it keto-friendly.