Keto Buffalo Chicken Skillet (Printable)
Spicy Buffalo chicken and veggies in a creamy, cheesy one-skillet low-carb dinner—ready in 30 minutes.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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, 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
14 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, optional for garnish
# Steps:
01 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add unsalted butter. Allow butter to melt entirely before proceeding.
02 - Add diced onion, celery, and bell pepper. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
03 - Incorporate minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
04 - Move vegetables to the edge of the skillet. Add chicken breast pieces, season with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Sear until chicken is browned on all sides, approximately 5 to 6 minutes.
05 - Reduce heat to medium. Evenly distribute vegetables around the chicken, pour in Buffalo hot sauce, and stir to coat all ingredients thoroughly.
06 - Add heavy cream, stirring to create a creamy sauce. Let simmer for 4 to 5 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce thickens slightly.
07 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the skillet, cover with a lid, and let sit for 2 to 3 minutes until the cheese is melted. Garnish with crumbled blue cheese and chopped fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You get all the fiery, creamy goodness of Buffalo chicken without the fuss of breading or frying.
- This has saved my sanity on rushed evenings when I needed dinner fast and still wanted something memorable.
02 -
- If you rush the chicken or overcrowd the skillet, it turns rubbery and loses its seared edges.
- Giving mozzarella a minute with the lid transforms it from just shredded cheese to gloriously gooey perfection.
03 -
- Take five seconds to really brown the chicken—that caramelized flavor makes all the difference.
- If you want the sauce thicker, don&apos be afraid to let it bubble with the lid off for a minute.