Skillet Chicken and Mushroom with Bacon

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-12 · Updated 2026-04-12

Tender chicken breast cubes and earthy mushrooms sizzle in bacon grease with fresh thyme for a satisfying one-pan keto dinner. This American-inspired keto recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs chicken breast, bacon, mushrooms for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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.

Ingredients

• 6 oz chicken breast
• 2 slices bacon
• 1/2 cup, sliced mushrooms
• 1 small clove, minced garlic
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1/2 tsp fresh, finely chopped thyme
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Cook 2 slices bacon in a medium skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 5 minutes, then remove and set aside, leaving 1 tbsp bacon grease in the skillet.
2. Step 2: Add 6 oz chicken breast (cut into 1-inch cubes) to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes, flipping once, until golden brown and cooked through.
3. Step 3: Add 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms and 1 minced garlic clove, cooking for 3 minutes until mushrooms are tender and release moisture.
4. Step 4: Stir in 1 tbsp butter, 1/2 tsp chopped thyme, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper until butter melts and flavors combine.
5. Step 5: Crumble the cooked bacon and stir into the skillet, cooking for 1 minute to warm through and blend flavors.