Creamy Bacon & Herb Chicken Skillet

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-01 · Updated 2026-04-01

A high-protein keto dinner with tender chicken, smoky bacon, and a rich herb-infused cream sauce. This American-inspired keto recipe (high-protein), ready in about 22 minutes, pairs boneless chicken breast, smoked bacon, heavy cream for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 1, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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
• 2 slices smoked bacon
• 2 tbsp heavy cream
• 1 oz cream cheese
• 1 tsp finely chopped fresh thyme
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat the 6 oz chicken breast dry with paper towels and season both sides with 1/8 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Heat 1 tsp olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
2. Step 2: Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F, then remove and set aside.
3. Step 3: While chicken cooks, chop the 2 slices bacon into 1/2-inch pieces and cook in the same skillet over medium heat until crisp (about 3 minutes), then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
4. Step 4: Reduce heat to medium-low, add the 2 tbsp heavy cream and 1 oz cream cheese to the skillet, stirring constantly until the cream cheese melts and the mixture thickens slightly (about 2 minutes).
5. Step 5: Stir in 1 tsp finely chopped fresh thyme and 1/4 tsp garlic powder, then return the cooked chicken and bacon to the skillet, coating everything evenly and heating through for 1 minute until the sauce clings to the chicken.