Description
Dive into a deliciously spicy experience with this Keto Buffalo Chicken Skillet! This dish features tender, juicy chicken enveloped in a creamy buffalo sauce that delivers a flavor punch in every bite. Perfect for weeknight dinners or game night gatherings, it’s easy to prepare and will leave your guests craving more. Pair it with fresh greens or cauliflower rice for a satisfying low-carb meal that feels indulgent yet healthy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions, sliced for garnish
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add cubed chicken breasts seasoned with salt. Cook until golden brown and cooked through, approximately 7-10 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add buffalo sauce and mix well to coat the chicken evenly.
- Reduce heat and incorporate heavy cream. Simmer gently until the sauce thickens slightly, around 3-5 minutes.
- Mix in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and well combined.
- Garnish with sliced green onions before serving hot from the skillet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the skillet (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 455
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 150mg