I love a good chicken recipe. If it’s quick and easy and adds bacon and or Ranch seasoning, SIGN ME UP!! This amazing easy low carb crack chicken is most of my favorite things in one dish. Even better? The whole family loves this easy recipe.
I am a firm believer in the mantra “all things are better with bacon”. Crispy bacon is wonderfully delicious AND super easy to cook. Have you ever had a doughnut or cupcake with bacon? I rest my case (unless you haven’t. You should). I normally wrap the chicken in bacon and bake it in the oven. That way the cooked bacon seasons the chicken. But for the second time I cooked the bacon separately and then chopped it up (or you can use real bacon bits) and added it to a cream cheese/chicken broth/Ranch “sauce” than I add to the chicken once it’s cooked. 10/10
(BTW the sauce also makes a good crack dip, in case you were wondering.)
What’s even better about this recipe is that it’s perfect for low carb or a keto diet. With only around 3 carbs and 21G of protein per serving, it will fill you up without weighing you down.
As far as ingredients go, this one is super easy:
- 1 package boneless skinless chicken breasts (approx 1 pound, cut into strips)
- 6 slices of bacon, cooked and chopped (or about 1/2C bacon bits)
- 8oz cream cheese
- 1/2C cheddar cheese + more for on top
- 1/2C chicken broth
- 1/4-1/2 package Ranch dressing mix (the dry stuff, not the liquid dressing)
- Salt, black pepper, onion powder to taste (no measurements, let the ancestors guide you)
For the baking, Preheat the oven to 400ºF. You can use a baking dish like this one. Spray a little nonstick spray in your 9×13 dish and add your chicken. Top with the salt, pepper and onion powder and cook for 20 minutes or until cooked through and no longer pink. Use a meat thermometer to be sure (or just cut into it and look for the lack of pinkness like I do).
You’ll mix the rest of the ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat and stir until the cream cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
How do I know if my chicken is done?
At 400 degrees F, chicken tenderloin strips take approximately 15-20 minutes to bake. Chicken breasts take approximately 40 minutes. Chicken is done baking when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
Can I make this in the crockpot?
You can absolutely turn this into a slow cooker crack chicken recipe. Just add the chicken to the crockpot with about 1/2C chicken broth and a little salt and pepper. Let it cook for 4-6 hours (you know your crockpot better than I do so the cooking time varies). Combine the remaining ingredients in a small sauce pan once the chicken is done. Plate the cooked chicken and top with the sauce. Crock pot crack chicken is an easy dinner for busy weeknights.
What’s a good side dish for this recipe?
I normally do make it with some form of potato because potatoes are life. I also use a veggie like corn or green beans. If you wanna get super sassy with this easy meal, add the chicken and sauce over some cooked white rice (or cauliflower rice if ya nasty. JK I actually like cauli-rice).
Can i freeze this creamy crack chicken recipe?
While I wouldn’t recommend freezing and reheating this meal, you can definitely store leftover chicken in the fridge in an airtight container for 3-4 days. Honestly it could probably keep for longer, but I can’t do leftovers after day 4 (even if it’s an amazing chicken dish).
All in all, this great recipe is a complete win. The simple ingredients and quick cook time make this keto crack chicken an amazing addition to your recipe book. And let’s face it, Ranch and bacon are my favorite way to eat a lot of things.
Wanna spice it up a little more?? Use shredded chicken and make chicken sandwiches (keep it keto with lettuce wraps).
If you are looking for some additional keto recipes (or some full fat ones), check here.
Easy Low Carb Crack Chicken
This easy yet amazing low carb chicken recipe will please everyone in the family. Full of flavor and wrapped in bacon, you'll need to make sure you make enough for second helpings. You'll need it.
Ingredients
- 1 package chicken breast tenderloins
- 1 slice of bacon for each strip (more if needed)
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 C shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 C chicken broth
- 1/2 package Ranch dressing seasoning mix
- Salt, pepper, garlic and/or onion powder
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400ºF. Bake bacon on aluminum foil lined cookie sheet for 10 minutes.
2. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick spray (or use vegetable oil or EVOO)
2. Cook chicken for approximately 20 minutes or until no longer pink inside.
3. Crumble bacon and mix w remaining ingredients.
4. When chicken is done, move to plates and top with sauce.
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