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Keto Chicken and Bacon Skillet

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 slices thick-cut bacon chopped
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs), cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ¾ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups fresh spinach optional
  • ½ cup sliced mushrooms optional
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Large skillet (preferably cast iron or heavy-bottomed stainless steel)
  • 1 Heat-proof spatula or wooden spoon
  • 1 Sharp knife
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Measuring cups and spoons
  • 1 Kitchen tongs
  • 1 Paper towels
  • 1 Small whisk

Method
 

  1. Prepare your ingredients by chopping the bacon and cutting the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Rinse and dry spinach if using.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the bacon until crispy. Remove bacon pieces and place them on a paper towel to drain. Leave the bacon grease in the skillet.
  3. Add olive oil or butter to the skillet if needed, then add the chicken pieces in a single layer.
  4. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, onion powder, smoked paprika, and Italian seasoning.
  5. Cook the chicken until golden and fully cooked through, about 6–8 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
  6. Reduce heat to medium-low and add minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté briefly until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  7. Pour in the chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pan to release the browned bits.
  8. Add heavy cream and whisk gently to combine.
  9. Stir in the parmesan cheese, allowing it to melt and thicken the sauce.
  10. Add spinach or mushrooms if using, and cook until spinach wilts and mushrooms soften.
  11. Return the chicken and bacon to the skillet and stir to coat everything in the creamy sauce.
  12. Simmer on low heat for 3–5 minutes until sauce reaches desired thickness.
  13. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  14. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.

Notes

Nutritional Facts (Per Serving)

  • Calories: 520 kcal
  • Protein: 36g
  • Fat: 39g
  • Carbs: 4g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Net Carbs: 3g