Keto Baked Chicken With Cheese and Bacon
Juicy baked chicken is layered with melted cheese and crispy, smoky bacon for a rich, irresistible low-carb dinner. This Keto Baked Chicken With Cheese and Bacon recipe delivers bold flavor and satisfying comfort in every bite.
Servings 4 people
Calories 516 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon avocado oil
- 4 bacon strips
- 4 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup yellow cheddar cheese grated
- ¼ teaspoon garlic salt
- ⅛ teaspoon celery salt
- ¼ teaspoon dried dill
- ½ cup white cheddar cheese grated
- fresh chives chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F / 175 degrees C.
- Heat large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 teaspoon avocado oil.1 teaspoon avocado oil
- Add 4 bacon strips and cook on both sides until lightly crispy. Remove from skillet and place on paper towel-lined plate to absorb grease.4 bacon strips
- In medium bowl, season 4 chicken breasts with ¼ teaspoon sea salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and ½ teaspoon garlic salt.4 chicken breasts, ¼ teaspoon sea salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in same skillet used for bacon over medium heat. Place chicken breasts in pan and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until lightly browned.4 chicken breasts, 1 tablespoon butter
- Place chicken in 9 x 13-inch baking dish and pour pan drippings on top.
- Combine 4 ounces cream cheese, ¼ cup yellow cheddar cheese, ¼ teaspoon garlic salt, ⅛ teaspoon celery salt, and ¼ teaspoon dried dill in medium bowl.4 ounces cream cheese, ¼ cup yellow cheddar cheese, ¼ teaspoon garlic salt, ⅛ teaspoon celery salt, ¼ teaspoon dried dill
- Crumble bacon evenly over seared chicken. Divide cream cheese mixture into equal quarters and top each chicken breast.
- Sprinkle ½ cup white cheddar cheese on top and bake chicken for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown.½ cup white cheddar cheese
- Garnish with fresh chives before serving.fresh chives
Notes
- Use boneless chicken thighs instead of chicken breast if you prefer dark meat.
- A meat thermometer helps ensure the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), the safe minimum for poultry consumption.
- Coconut or olive oil can be used as a substitute for avocado oil.
- You can incorporate garlic powder or onion powder for additional flavor.
- Baking the chicken breasts in foil packets can help keep them moist and prevent burning the cheese.
Nutrition
Calories: 516kcal | Net carbs: 2g | Fat: 30g | Protein: 57g