Keto Smoked Paprika Chicken Skillet
A bold keto skillet with tender chicken pieces simmered in a creamy smoked paprika sauce — fast, comforting, and meal-prep friendly.
Ingredients
For the Skillet
- 1.5 lb chicken breast (cut into bite-size pieces)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Creamy Paprika Sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika (additional)
Optional Garnish
- Chopped parsley
- Red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken with smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken to the skillet and cook 4–5 minutes until lightly browned.
- Add garlic and onion powder; stir 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Reduce heat to low and add heavy cream and cream cheese.
- Stir until the sauce is smooth and thick.
- Add additional smoked paprika and simmer 3–4 minutes until sauce coats the chicken.
- Garnish with parsley or red pepper flakes if desired and serve hot.