Keto Buffalo Chicken Skillet (Printable)

Spicy Buffalo chicken skillet with cream and melted mozzarella—low-carb, one-pan dinner ready in 30 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 small onion, diced
03 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
04 - 2 stalks celery, sliced
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Sauces & Condiments

06 - ⅓ cup Buffalo hot sauce, keto-friendly
07 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

→ Dairy

08 - ¼ cup heavy cream
09 - ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
10 - ¼ cup crumbled blue cheese, optional for garnish

→ Spices & Seasonings

11 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
12 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
13 - ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
14 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, optional for garnish

# How To Make It:

01 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add unsalted butter and allow it to melt thoroughly.
02 - Add diced onion, sliced celery, and diced red bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
03 - Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until aromatic.
04 - Push the vegetables to the side of the skillet. Add chicken breast pieces and season with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Sear chicken until browned on all sides, approximately 5 to 6 minutes.
05 - Set heat to medium. Evenly redistribute the sautéed vegetables around the chicken and pour in Buffalo hot sauce. Stir to coat all ingredients thoroughly.
06 - Add heavy cream, stirring to incorporate into a smooth, creamy sauce. Simmer for 4 to 5 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has reduced slightly.
07 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the skillet. Cover and let sit for 2 to 3 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted.
08 - Top with crumbled blue cheese and fresh parsley as desired. Serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • This skillet feels like eating wings for dinner—without all the mess or carbs.
  • It’s my go-to whenever I want something quick yet bold enough to wake up a dull evening.
02 -
  • If you rush the chicken, it turns rubbery—the skillet is your friend, not a race.
  • Letting the Buffalo sauce simmer changes tang to richness, and patience here makes all the difference.
03 -
  • Let the skillet sit off the heat for a minute after cheese melts; the sauce thickens beautifully.
  • Layering mozzarella and a sprinkle of blue cheese at the end is the ultimate flavor bomb—don’t skimp if you love extra cheesiness.

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