Keto Buffalo Chicken Skillet (Printable Version)
One-pan Keto dish: spicy Buffalo-sauced chicken with sautéed veggies and melted mozzarella for a hearty low‑carb meal.
# What You Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 small onion, diced
03 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
04 - 2 stalks celery, sliced
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Sauces & Condiments
06 - 1/3 cup Buffalo hot sauce, ensure keto-friendly
07 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
→ Dairy
08 - 1/4 cup heavy cream
09 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
10 - 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese, optional for garnish
→ Spices & Seasonings
11 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
12 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
13 - 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
14 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, optional for garnish
# How to Make It:
01 - Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the unsalted butter and allow it to melt completely.
02 - Add diced onion, sliced celery, and diced red bell pepper to the skillet. Stir frequently and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until vegetables are slightly tender.
03 - Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
04 - Move vegetables to one side of the skillet. Add chicken pieces to the open space, seasoning evenly with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Sear chicken until browned on all sides, roughly 5 to 6 minutes.
05 - Reduce skillet heat to medium. Distribute vegetables evenly around the chicken and pour in Buffalo hot sauce. Stir thoroughly to coat all ingredients.
06 - Pour in the heavy cream, stirring to blend into a creamy sauce. Allow the mixture to simmer for 4 to 5 minutes, ensuring chicken is cooked through and sauce slightly thickens.
07 - Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the skillet. Cover with lid and let sit for 2 to 3 minutes, just until the cheese is fully melted.
08 - Remove skillet from heat. If desired, garnish with crumbled blue cheese and chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You can pull off a bold, comforting dinner without turning the kitchen upside down or stepping outside your keto goals.
- The creamy Buffalo sauce wraps every bite in flavor vibrant enough to satisfy any craving for something decadent.
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- Don’t rush browning the chicken—undercooking in haste just leaves it dry and bland.
- Letting the skillet rest, covered, after melting the cheese makes everything creamier and keeps the heat locked in.
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- Keto sauces can vary a lot—always check labels to avoid hidden carbs and sugar.
- The secret to the creamiest sauce: gently simmer the cream and sauce together until you see small bubbles, never a rolling boil.