Keto Buffalo Chicken Skillet (Printable)
Spicy Buffalo chicken skillet with creamy sauce, sautéed peppers, and melted mozzarella — low-carb, hearty dinner.
# What you'll 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, 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, for garnish (optional)
→ 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, for garnish (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the butter and allow it to melt completely.
02 - Add the diced onion, celery, and bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
03 - Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
04 - Push the sautéed vegetables to the side of the skillet. Add the chicken pieces to the empty side and season with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Sear the chicken, turning to brown all sides, for about 5 to 6 minutes.
05 - Reduce heat to medium. Mix the vegetables evenly with the chicken. Pour in the Buffalo hot sauce and stir thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are coated.
06 - Pour in the heavy cream, stirring to form a creamy sauce. Simmer for 4 to 5 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce is slightly thickened.
07 - Scatter the shredded mozzarella cheese over the skillet and cover with a lid. Let it sit for 2 to 3 minutes until the cheese is fully melted.
08 - Garnish with crumbled blue cheese and chopped parsley, if desired. Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- If you secretly love those messy, tangy buffalo flavors but don’t want to fuss with wings, this skillet is your answer.
- It’s hearty enough to satisfy but quick enough for a weeknight when patience is thin and hunger is real.
02 -
- If you crank the heat too high when adding cream, it can split and look strange—pull the skillet back a bit to save the sauce.
- Letting mozzarella melt under a lid gives that irresistible stretchy finish; skipping this step leaves you without the cheese pull.
03 -
- Prep all your veggies before you start; things move quickly once the heat is on.
- Finishing the dish under the broiler for one minute gives you a bubbly, golden cheese top—just keep watch.