Keto Crack Chicken

Name: Keto Crack Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 4 skinless and boneless chicken breasts; ½ teaspoon fine salt; ½ teaspoon ground black pepper; 8 ounces cream cheese; ½ cup sour cream; 3 tablespoons ranch seasoning powder; 1 ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese; ¾ cup cooked bacon; chopped green onions

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings
4
Calories
614 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Keto Crack Chicken

Ava Acevedo

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This easy crack chicken recipe bursts with the flavors of cheddar, bacon and ranch - a keto and low-carb quick chicken dinner that the whole family will love!

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Ingredients

Servings

4 skinless and boneless chicken breasts about 1 1/2 pounds
½ teaspoon fine salt adjust to taste
½ teaspoon ground black pepper freshly ground, adjust to taste
8 ounces cream cheese softened (or use cream cheese spread)
½ cup sour cream
3 tablespoons ranch seasoning powder 3 tbsp = 1 ounce packet
1 ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese divided
¾ cup cooked bacon (chopped or crumbled) divided
chopped green onions or chives, to garnish

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Instructions

In a large bowl, mix well the softened cream cheese, sour cream, ranch seasoning, about 1 cup of shredded cheese and half cup of bacon (reserve remaining for topping).
Slice the chicken breasts horizontally through the middle, but not all the way. Leave the breast connected to form a "pocket" to stuff with the cream cheese mixture. Season the breasts with salt and pepper.
Stuff each chicken breast with a generous tablespoon of the cream cheese mix. Place the chicken breasts side by site on the baking pan. Spread the remaining of the cheese mix over the stuffed chicken breasts. Take it into the preheated oven at 410 °F (210 °C) for about 20 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked.
Remove from the oven, and add the remaining shredded cheese the bacon. Return to the oven and bake a few more minutes until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
Sprinkle chopped chives or green onions and serve immediately.

Notes

Ranch seasoning: I use my own homemade keto ranch recipe, powdered in a small blender. You can also use your favorite packaged dry ranch dressing mix.
Sour cream: If you are out of sour cream, you can substitute plain full-fat natural yogurt of Greek yogurt instead.
Bacon: If not using precooked crumbles, then you'll need to cook the bacon just enough to remove the excess fat to prevent puddles in the sauce. Chop 5-6 thick slices of bacon and fry, or microwave it between sheets of paper towel until they are just cooked.
Chicken thighs or tenders: Feel free to use chicken tenders or skinless and boneless chicken thighs if you prefer.
Cheese options: Sharp cheddar is the best, but crack chicken is also great with Pepper Jack or Jalapeño Jack. Use mozzarella or Monterey Jack for a milder flavor. The cheese melts smoother and creamier if you grate it yourself.