Creamy Bacon & Avocado Chicken Skillet

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-02 · Updated 2026-04-02

A rich, satisfying keto dinner featuring pan-seared chicken in a velvety avocado-cream sauce, perfect for bodybuilding recovery without the carbs. This american-inspired keto (keto, high protein) ready in about 25 minutes pairs boneless chicken breast, smoked bacon, medium avocado for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 1, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 6 oz boneless chicken breast
• 3 slices smoked bacon
• 1/2 medium avocado
• 1/4 cup full-fat heavy cream
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Dice the chicken breast into 1/2-inch cubes and season evenly with 1/4 tsp sea salt, 1/8 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and 1/4 tsp dried thyme.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken cubes and sear for 4-5 minutes, turning once, until golden brown and cooked through.
3. Step 3: Remove chicken and set aside. Add 3 slices of chopped bacon to the same skillet and cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until crisp and fat renders, then remove and drain on paper towels.
4. Step 4: To the skillet, add 1/4 cup full-fat heavy cream and 1 tsp Dijon mustard, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon (about 2 minutes).
5. Step 5: Dice 1/2 medium avocado into 1/4-inch cubes and stir into the cream sauce until fully incorporated and the sauce becomes creamy and pale green.
6. Step 6: Return chicken and bacon to the skillet, tossing gently to coat in sauce. Cook for 1 more minute until heated through, then serve immediately.