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Low Carb Keto Crack Chicken

3/24/2021

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Since my husband and I have been following a low carb diet again, this baked keto crack chicken has quickly become a family favorite.  Your entire family will love this.  It is kid friendly with all the cheesy goodness and bacon.  My boys love it.  One of them even used the word exquisite to describe this chicken which is pretty cute coming from an 11 year old.  
Low carb keto crack chicken
Why is it called crack chicken?  

​Crack chicken is a common name for this style of ranch flavored cheesy chicken because it so good, you will want more.  When I make this 8 serving recipe for my family of 6, we don't have any leftovers.  
Low carb keto crack chicken
Can you double this recipe?

​I have doubled this recipe for company and it's pretty easy to double since everything goes in the oven at once.   I brown the chicken in the skillet in batches and then assemble everything in the pan.  If on the other hand you are only cooking for two, you can easily halve this recipe and still have plenty plus maybe some leftovers for lunch the next day.  
Low carb keto crack chicken
What sides would you serve with Low Carb Keto Crack Chicken?

To keep the whole meal low carb, I would serve with a large salad like the BLT salad pictured or some steamed broccoli.  A fresh spinach salad or wilted spinach would be nice too.  Grilled cabbage is always one of our favorites and since you are already using the oven, you could just roast some cabbage wedges with olive oil, salt, and pepper in another pan while cooking the chicken.  If you really want to impress, you could make some crispy bacon wrapped asparagus which is in season now and requires the same oven temperature as the chicken.  
Low carb keto crack chicken

​Low Carb Baked Keto Crack Chicken
 
Serves 8
 
Ingredients:
4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 ½ -3 lb. total)
6 oz bacon
8 oz. block cream cheese
2 Tbsp. Ranch flavored dressing mix (amazon link)
¾ C. shredded sharp cheddar cheese plus extra for topping
Salt and Pepper
 
Optional toppings:
Sliced green onions
Diced Roma tomatoes
 
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Slice the chicken breasts in half lengthwise to make 8 thinner chicken breast slices. 
3. Cut bacon into small pieces (I use kitchen shears) and fry in a skillet until crisp.
4. Set bacon aside.
5. Mix ranch dressing into cream cheese then mix in ¾ cup shredded cheese. 
6. Brush some of the bacon grease in a large baking pan to grease it or use oil of choice. 
7. In the same skillet brown chicken breast halves in bacon grease for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Salt and pepper each side while cooking.  
8. Place chicken breast halves in baking pan. 
9. Spread cream cheese mixture on top of each chicken breast.
10. Top with extra shredded cheese and bacon crumbles.
11. Bake for about 15 minutes until cheese is melted and chicken is cooked through. 
12. Optional to top finished dish with diced Roma tomatoes and sliced green onions.


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Easy Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage

3/17/2021

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Every year on St. Patrick's Day I make corned beef and cabbage.  It's the easiest meal since I make it in the slow cooker and our family loves it.  They love it so much that I now make two cuts of corned beef.  Life with four growing boys!  
Easy Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage
Easy Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage
I simply put everything in the slow cooker, almost cover with water and cook on low all day.  It doesn't get much easier than that.  
Easy Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage

Here is a quick video showing how to make this easy slow cooker corned beef and cabbage.
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I started with two packages of point cut corned beef (about 5 1/2 total lbs.) because we have a big family who loves corned beef and cabbage.  You can buy packaged ready to use corned beef in point cut or flat cut.  Flat cut was a little more expensive so I bought point cut, since we don’t have a preference.

​I put the meat in the slow cooker (amazon link) then sprinkle the spice packets over the meat. The spice packet comes in the package of meat. Then I add some chopped onion, quartered russet potatoes, carrot slices and small wedges of cabbage. I pour water into the slow cooker to almost cover everything and added a little fresh ground salt and pepper over the vegetables.  I cook on low all day, until vegetables are tender and meat is done, around 8 hours or so.

This is such an easy dinner to prepare and it is always a treat.  We make it every year for St. Patrick’s day, but really should make it more often.  Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
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Here is a quick link to more easy and delicious slow cooker meals.  
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