35 Low Carb Chicken Mains
Keeping it keto is easy with this delicious collection of Low Carb Chicken Recipes. One of our favorites is this creamy, cheesy crack chicken:
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs chicken – boneless skinless thighs or breasts
- 1 packet (1 oz) Ranch seasoning
- 2 (8oz) blocks cream cheese
- 6 strips bacon
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1.5 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 3 scallions, diced
Instruction:
- Add chicken and chicken broth into crock pot. Sprinkle ranch seasoning all over the chicken. Place cream cheese cubes over everything evenly. Close the lid and cook 4-5 hours on high or 6-7 on low.
- Cook the bacon crisp and crumble it to use later.
- Once chicken is cooked, remove lid and shred the chicken in crock pot itself with the help of 2 forks.
- Top with cheddar cheese and bacon. Replace lid and cook for a few minutes until cheese is melted.
- Garnish with diced scallion and serve.
Keto Crack Chicken
This keto crack chicken is a delicious and addictive dinner recipe combining chicken, bacon, two kinds of cheeses, and ranch dressing! Low in carbs but full of flavor, it comes together in under 20 minutes!
Prep: 5min
Total: 15min
Yield: 4
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 serving, calories 242 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 40 g, Fat 20 g, Sodium 898 mg, Fiber 1 g
Ingredients:
- 4 small chicken breasts
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon oil
- 4 slices bacon (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 6 ounces shredded cheese
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon celery salt
- 1/4 teaspoon dried dill
Instruction:
- Preheat the oven to 200C/400F. Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish and set it aside.
- Pound the four chicken breasts until ΒΌ inch in thickness. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Add olive oil to the non-stick pan and place over medium heat. Add the diced bacon and cook until crispy. Remove the bacon and keep the bacon grease in the pan. Add the butter and when hot, and the chicken breasts and cook 2-3 minutes per side, until golden.
- Transfer the chicken breasts into the baking dish and pour the pan juices over them.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the cream cheese and spices until combined.
- Evenly distribute the cream cheese mixture on top of each chicken breast. Sprinkle half the cooked bacon on top, followed by the shredded cheese.
- Bake for 15 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese has melted. Remove from the oven and serve immediately.
Keto Crispy Chicken Thighs Recipe
FAQ
Can I eat chicken on a low carb diet?
Chicken is a delicious and adaptable protein option to help you improve your health on a keto or low carb diet.
Is rotisserie chicken low carb?
Chicken meat is very low carb, while also high in protein and flavour. By using the chicken breast meat, legs, thighs, wings, and even the chicken carcass, you can utilise the entire rotisserie chicken for all your keto recipes.
What part of the chicken is low carb?
Chicken is among the world’s most popular meats. It’s high in many beneficial nutrients and an excellent source of protein. If you’re on a low carb diet, it may be better to go for fattier cuts like wings and thighs.
What part of chicken is keto friendly?
Chicken is very low in carbs and high in protein. If you want an optimal macro ratio, fattier cuts such as chicken legs or chicken thighs are the best fit, but chicken breasts are great for keto as well if you cook them with fat, such as this pan seared chicken breast recipe.
