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

528 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

  • 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

Comments 27

  • FavorableAvocado374363

    FavorableAvocado374363 25 days ago

    Great combo of flavors! I was nervous about overcooking the bacon so just chopped everything up and cooked the chicken for a few minutes before adding the bacon. Would be great over mixed greens. I likely will add some onion or garlic next time.

    • SpectacularRadish271801

      SpectacularRadish271801 a month ago

      When cooking bacon. Comes away from chicken, bacon ends up burning. Burnt bacon tastes terrible. Would be way better if cooked only in oven

      • UpbeatAvocado151837

        UpbeatAvocado151837 2 months ago

        Worked perfectly in my Ninja. Pressure cooked 10 minutes with chicken broth as the liquid, followed by 8 minutes crisping. Came out perfect, chicken was moist and flavorful and bacon crispy. Family also loved it!

        • MarvellousMacadamia891203

          MarvellousMacadamia891203 3 months ago

          Very good. Next time I will probably cook the bacon separately so all of It gets crispy then stick it on top of the chicken. Maybe split the cheese with Gouda and cheddar and add some pepper or garlic

          • GryphonGlobe

            GryphonGlobe 5 months ago

            Easy and elegant. I would serve this to company

            • MarvellousRadish700809

              MarvellousRadish700809 5 months ago

              I’m lucky I have restraint because I would have ate all the servings if I didn’t. It is that good! I used chicken breast because I don’t like thighs and I cooked them in the air fryer because it’s my preferred method of cooking chicken. But WOW! The cheese sauce was so simple, but tasty. I just added some salt and pepper. Will probably make every day for the rest of my life. lol.

              • GrandAuntReeree

                GrandAuntReeree 4 months ago

                A slight pinch of cayenne pepper tips the flavor scale!

            • ExcellentCauliflower308731

              ExcellentCauliflower308731 5 months ago

              Very flavorful but cooked the first batch in the stove and it didnt work. The chicken didnt cook all the way through and the bacon burnt. Took A LOT longer on the stove. Now trying it in the oven. Also, the cheese sauce needs something to spice it up. Too bland—added garlic and it was amazing. Great idea! Thanks so much for the recipe!

              • HotDadBodComingUp

                HotDadBodComingUp 5 months ago

                Pop a dash of cayenne pepper in the cheese sauce for a little kick, or even simply salt and white pepper. It's the second most forgotten about thing in Keto food, seasoning. Behind carbs of course!

            • IneffableArugula176412

              IneffableArugula176412 6 months ago

              This chicken is awesome! I doubled the recipe but I had trouble with the sauce, so I added a whisked egg and extra cheese to thicken it some. It stayed thin but still tasted great!

              • GorgeousAvocado928457

                GorgeousAvocado928457 7 months ago

                This was delicious

                • Sheila

                  Sheila 8 months ago

                  So delicious!!!!

                  • TheGromm

                    TheGromm 8 months ago

                    Delicious, almost decadent!

                    • LisaDuncan

                      LisaDuncan 8 months ago

                      Excellent recipe! My goodness we loved it!

                      • OutstandingMacadamia713921

                        OutstandingMacadamia713921 10 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 10 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 10 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 10 months ago

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

                              • IneffableArugula176412

                                IneffableArugula176412 6 months ago

                                Same here

                            • JammyJams

                              JammyJams 10 months ago

                              This was delicious!!

                              • ArmenianRoyalty

                                ArmenianRoyalty a year 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 a year 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 a year ago

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

                                    • Jenn Merten

                                      Jenn Merten a year 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 a year 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 a year 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 2 years 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.