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Keto Bacon Wrapped Chicken Thighs With Cheddar Sauce

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  • prep time

    prep time

    10 min

  • cook time

    cook time

    30 min

  • ready time

    ready time

    40 min

Keto Bacon Wrapped Chicken Thighs With Cheddar Sauce

518 ratings

Yes, you can indulge every once in a while, while still sticking to your keto or low carb diet! These bacon wrapped chicken thighs are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. However, they’re taken to the next level with a generous slathering of velvety cheddar cheese sauce! You’ll likely scarf down your meal faster than you cooked it!

Jessica L.

  • Net Carbs

    2.3 g

  • Fiber

    0.1 g

  • Total Carbs

    2.4 g

  • Protein

    36.4 g

  • Fats

    57.6 g

676 cals

Keto Bacon Wrapped Chicken Thighs With Cheddar Sauce

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Ingredients

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  • Chicken Thigh

    Chicken Thigh

    20 oz, boneless, raw

  • Salt

    Salt

    ¼ teaspoon

  • Black Pepper

    Black Pepper

    ½ tsp

  • Olive Oil

    Olive Oil

    2 teaspoon

  • Butter

    Butter

    1-½ tablespoon

  • Heavy Cream

    Heavy Cream

    1 cup

  • Shredded Cheddar Cheese

    Shredded Cheddar Cheese

    1 cup, shredded

  • Bacon

    Bacon

    6 medium slice

Recipe Steps

steps 5

40 min

  • Step 1

    Prepare the chicken thighs by laying them flat on a clean surface. Sprinkle them evenly on the exposed side with salt and pepper.
    Step 1

  • Step 2

    Gently wrap each chicken thigh with bacon. Some larger pieces may require an extra half slice of bacon. Make sure all bacon ends meet on the underside of each thigh.
    Step 2

  • Step 3

    Heat the olive oil in a large skillet on high heat. When the skillet is ready, place in the chicken thighs. Cook on each side for 8-10 minutes or until the chicken is completely cooked through. Set the chicken aside to rest.
    Step 3

  • Step 4

    In a new, small pan, melt the butter over low heat. Gently whisk in the heavy cream. Bring the liquids to a simmer, and whisk until the fats are no longer separated.
    Step 4

  • Step 5

    With the sauce on a low heat and a gentle simmer, whisk in the cheddar cheese in 3-4 additions. Stir the sauce until it’s creamy and smooth. Serve hot over the chicken and enjoy!
    Step 5

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Comments 29

  • Sheila

    Sheila 9 days ago

    So delicious!!!!

    • TheGromm

      TheGromm 12 days ago

      Delicious, almost decadent!

      • LisaDuncan

        LisaDuncan 22 days ago

        Excellent recipe! My goodness we loved it!

        • OutstandingMacadamia713921

          OutstandingMacadamia713921 2 months ago

          I cooked this in the air fryer. 20 minutes. Used crème fraiche as I don’t like cream. It was delicious!

          • SplendidMacadamia724388

            SplendidMacadamia724388 2 months ago

            Was really yummy I cooked the chicken in the oven with baking paper didn’t dry out.. will eat it again

            • Nailia

              Nailia 2 months ago

              Love this recipe but I did not do the cheese sauce. I baked the chicken in the oven @400 for 17 minutes and broiled the chicken for 2 minutes for crispiness. I made a salad with tomato and lettuce and a little vinegar. Did not add any extra seasoning for a healthier option.

              • KimmyDee

                KimmyDee 3 months ago

                Absolutely delicious 😋 family favorite even for those not on a diet

                • JammyJams

                  JammyJams 3 months ago

                  This was delicious!!

                  • ArmenianRoyalty

                    ArmenianRoyalty 3 months ago

                    Great recipe but you can tweak it a little for less calories. For one, bake in oven instead of using oil to fry. Then, you can use turkey bacon but it wont taste the same. I had to add a teaspoon of cornstarch to sauce to thicken but my family LOVED IT!!!

                    • UnbelievableCauliflower489925

                      UnbelievableCauliflower489925 7 months ago

                      Did not enjoy as bacon not cooked on the inside, which actually went against the raw chicken in preparation. That’s just me!

                      • FortuitousKale780438

                        FortuitousKale780438 7 months ago

                        Add some of the bacon grease to the cheese sauce instead of the butter. You will not be disappointed!

                        • Jenn Merten

                          Jenn Merten 7 months ago

                          Delish! had brussel sprouts for a side, drizzled some of the cheese sauce over them DROOL!!! I am not a fan of thighs, so I think next time I will sub for some chicken breasts.

                          • IneffableCauliflower175502

                            IneffableCauliflower175502 8 months ago

                            Absolutely amazing! Throw some fresh veggie on the side and I was hooked. Keto has been tougher for me cooking since I’m a toss in this and toss in that kind of cook but following this and adding a little bit of seasoning to the sauce made a perfect dish.

                            • tammysmith327

                              tammysmith327 8 months ago

                              This is some of the best chicken I've ever had. I did add a little garlic powder to the chicken. The cheese sauce was also very good I added a little Slap yo mama and some smoked paprika. I drizzled my serving over the chicken and some broccoli florets. Husband and teenager approved.

                              • Sunshine25246

                                Sunshine25246 a year ago

                                This is a great recipe, but I did have to make some minot tweaks. First off I seasoned the chicken with the standard: garlic, onion, and mustard powders. Then I did have to pop the chicken in the oven @400 for about 15 min. Next I also seasoned the cheddar sauce. Same as above but added some basil. The final touch was about 1/4 c fresh shredded parmesan, which adds about 18 calories per serving, but 0 carbs thankfully! Thickens up nicely with the added parm.

                                • ChubbyMamawithallthechins

                                  ChubbyMamawithallthechins a year ago

                                  I didn't have thighs so I used breast. Absolutely delicious. Cheese sauce didn't thicken but still good.

                                  • Jim from ATL

                                    Jim from ATL a year ago

                                    Used this one years ago and was so excited when I ran across this today. This goes back on the menu for sure! Everyone loves this one!

                                    • Nette

                                      Nette a year ago

                                      Made this with a few changes, I wrapped chicken breast, cooked in the oven then cheese spread was added. I made extra cheese sauce for the broccoli I had steamed. The four people in my home had nothing but praises for tonight's supper. This cheese sauce was the main attraction. This recipe is easy and made a big hit. I will definitely cook this again.

                                      • BetterMe59

                                        BetterMe59 8 months ago

                                        And at what temperature?

                                      • Sweetelf1974

                                        Sweetelf1974 a year ago

                                        How long did you bake it?

                                    • MostlySonnie

                                      MostlySonnie a year ago

                                      Loved this recipe! But wayyyyy too many calories

                                      • UnbelievableCauliflower571853

                                        UnbelievableCauliflower571853 a year ago

                                        What should the calories be then if they're incorrect?

                                      • UpbeatAvocado876309

                                        UpbeatAvocado876309 a year ago

                                        The calories are incorrect

                                    • PropitiousKale380176

                                      PropitiousKale380176 a year ago

                                      Delicious!

                                      • UnbelievableAvocado919674

                                        UnbelievableAvocado919674 a year ago

                                        So freaking good! I didn’t only cook them in a pan though because the bacon cooked faster than the chicken so I turned the oven onto 350 and finished them like that!

                                        • Lmrye

                                          Lmrye a year ago

                                          delicious! I cooked the chicken in the air fryer. The sauce is addicting!

                                          • FantasticAvocado155589

                                            FantasticAvocado155589 a year ago

                                            Also wanting to know about cook times etc for airfryer

                                          • FabulousAvocado547665

                                            FabulousAvocado547665 a year ago

                                            Hi , what temperatur did you air fry it at? And for how long? Thanks.

                                          • Midnightrider

                                            Midnightrider a year ago

                                            Hi! Quick question. Did you cooked the chicken along with the bacon wrapped in the air fryer? Or did you cooked the bacon separately? If so, what temperature and how long? Air frying it sounds like a great idea. Thanks in advance!