Keto Buffalo Chicken Skillet (Printable Format)
Spicy Buffalo chicken seared with peppers and celery, finished with cream and mozzarella for a low-carb skillet.
# 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 Steps:
01 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add unsalted butter and allow it to melt completely.
02 - Add diced onion, bell pepper, and celery to the skillet. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are softened.
03 - Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until aromatic.
04 - Push the vegetables to the side of the skillet. Add chicken pieces in a single layer. Season with smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Sear, turning occasionally, until the chicken is evenly browned on all sides, approximately 5 to 6 minutes.
05 - Lower heat to medium. Redistribute vegetables evenly around the chicken and pour in Buffalo hot sauce. Stir to ensure all ingredients are coated.
06 - Pour in heavy cream, mixing to create a creamy sauce. Let simmer for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and the sauce thickens slightly.
07 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the skillet contents. Cover the skillet and let sit for 2 to 3 minutes until the cheese is fully melted.
08 - Remove the lid and garnish with crumbled blue cheese and chopped fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- If you crave comfort food but want to keep things keto, this skillet is your secret weeknight weapon.
- The hit of Buffalo spice melts into creamy cheese for a no-compromise, full-flavor meal.
02 -
- Don’t rush the chicken—if you crowd the pan or flip too soon, you’ll miss out on that perfect golden sear.
- I once forgot to let the cheese fully melt under the lid and ended up with stringy bits instead of a gooey blanket; patience here makes a difference.
03 -
- Dry the chicken pieces before searing—that’s how you get golden color, not steam.
- Let the mozzarella sit for a couple of minutes with the lid on so it melts into the sauce, not just on top.