Easy Baked Crack Chicken Recipe (Keto)
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Easy Baked Crack Chicken, a keto-friendly dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a creamy ranch and cream cheese mixture, topped with crispy turkey bacon and melted cheddar cheese. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, taking just 35 minutes from prep to plate. Enjoy a hearty meal that’s low in carbs, big on flavor, and sure to impress both family and friends. Serve it alongside fresh salads or roasted vegetables for a complete meal experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Keto
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix
- 4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- Scallions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese with half of the scallions and ranch seasoning until smooth.
- Grease a 9 x 13 baking dish with cooking spray.
- Pound chicken breasts to about 1/4-inch thickness; season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Place chicken in the baking dish and top each breast with about 2 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture.
- Bake uncovered for 12 minutes.
- Remove from oven; top with shredded cheddar cheese and diced turkey bacon.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Garnish with remaining scallions before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 110mg