Creamy Bacon-Wrapped Chicken with Herb Cream Sauce

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Juicy chicken breasts wrapped in crispy bacon and smothered in a rich, herb-infused cream sauce, perfect for a satisfying keto dinner that's ready in under 30 minutes. This American-inspired keto recipe (high protein), ready in about 29 minutes, pairs boneless chicken breasts, smoked bacon, cream cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 460 calories and feeds 2, 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 14 min Serves 2 American cuisine 460 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Slice each chicken breast horizontally into 1/2-inch thick cutlets, then wrap each with 2 strips of bacon, securing with toothpicks to prevent unraveling.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add the bacon-wrapped chicken and cook for 4 minutes per side until bacon is crisp and chicken is opaque.
  3. Step 3: Remove chicken from skillet, leaving drippings behind, then add 2 minced garlic cloves to the pan and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 4 oz cream cheese and 1/2 cup heavy cream, then simmer for 2 minutes while stirring until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  5. Step 5: Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over top, and add 1 tbsp fresh thyme, simmering for 2 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce is glossy.

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