One-Pot Buffalo Chicken Stew with Bacon and Ranch

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Spicy buffalo sauce-infused chicken stew balanced by crispy bacon and a creamy ranch finish, perfect for a low-carb meal. This American-inspired keto recipe (low carb), ready in about 45 minutes, pairs bacon strips, chopped, butter, yellow onion, diced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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: 10 min Cook: 35 min Serves 4 American cuisine 480 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large pot over medium heat, cook 6 chopped bacon strips until crisp, about 6-7 minutes. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving bacon fat in pot.
  2. Step 2: Add 3 tbsp butter to the bacon fat, then add 1 medium diced yellow onion and 2 sliced celery stalks. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 lb diced boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooking for 6-7 minutes until chicken is lightly browned on all sides.
  4. Step 4: Pour in 4 cups chicken broth and stir in 1/3 cup buffalo hot sauce. Bring to a simmer and cook covered for 15 minutes.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 4 oz softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp dried dill, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until cream cheese melts and stew thickens.
  6. Step 6: Return the cooked bacon to the pot, stir well, and simmer uncovered for 5 more minutes before serving.

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