Creamy Keto Chicken with Almond Crust

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A high-protein, low-carb chicken dish with a golden almond-crusted exterior and a velvety cream cheese sauce, perfect for keto meal plans. This American-inspired keto recipe (high protein), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs Boneless chicken breasts, Almond flour, Large eggs for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, 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: 20 min Serves 4 American cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Season chicken breasts evenly with 1/4 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp paprika, 1/8 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: In a shallow dish, whisk 1 large egg with 1/4 cup almond flour and 1/4 tsp salt until fully combined and smooth.
  3. Step 3: Dredge each chicken breast in the almond flour mixture, pressing gently to adhere firmly to the surface.
  4. Step 4: Heat 2 tbsp avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Cook chicken for 5 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  5. Step 5: Reduce heat to medium, add 1/2 cup heavy cream and 2 oz cream cheese, and simmer gently for 3 minutes, stirring constantly until thickened and glossy.
  6. Step 6: Spoon sauce over chicken, sprinkle with 2 tbsp grated Parmesan, and serve immediately.

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