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Published: Mar 23, 2023 · by: jenniferbanz

Keto Chicken Alfredo Recipe - One Skillet!

This Keto Chicken Alfredo recipe is a delicious one skillet dinner the whole family will love! Tender chicken covered in a creamy, Low Carb Alfredo sauce. Bring this Italian favorite back to your keto table tonight!

keto chicken Alfredo in a skillet
Contents hide
1 Ingredients needed
2 How to make keto chicken Alfredo
3 Is Alfredo sauce keto?
4 Can I use pre-shredded parmesan cheese?
5 Storage Instructions
6 More chicken recipes
7 Keto Chicken Alfredo
7.1 Ingredients
7.2 Instructions
7.3 Jennifer's tips
7.4 Nutrition per serving

This gluten free chicken alfredo Sauce is easy to make in only 1 skillet. Serve with zucchini noodles, zoodles, shiritaki noodles, broccoli or spaghetti squash.

My kids and husband consider this their favorite meal that I make.  Anytime I ask what they want for dinner, it's Alfredo sauce!

I serve theirs with noodles because they are not keto, but I serve mine with steamed broccoli, zoodles (zucchini noodles), shiritake noodles, palmini noodles, or spaghetti squash.

I make this keto chicken Alfredo recipe in one skillet because I love making one skillet meals like my Crustless Pizza and Firecracker Shrimp.  The trick is to cook the chicken in the skillet first, remove it from the pan, then make the sauce.

I seasoned the chicken generously so this keto chicken Alfredo would be extra flavorful.

Ingredients needed

This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for this keto chicken Alfredo recipe, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For a printable recipe, see the recipe card below.

2 Tablespoons avocado oil

2 pounds Chicken breast, cut into 2 inch chunks - you could also use boneless skinless chicken thighs.

½ teaspoon Garlic

½ teaspoon Dried basil

1 teaspoon Kosher salt

1 teaspoon Pepper

1 teaspoon Oregano

1 cup Shredded parmesan

1 cup Heavy whipping cream

Fresh chopped parsley for garnish

How to make keto chicken Alfredo

This section explains how to make this keto chicken Alfredo recipe, step by step. For a full printable recipe, see the recipe card below.

Step 1 - Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add in the avocado oil followed by the chicken. Season the chicken with all of the seasonings. Continue to cook until the chicken is cooked through, stirring occasionally. Check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer. The chicken is ready when the temperature reaches 165F. Remove from the pan and set aside.

cooking chicken in a skillet

Step 2 - Reduce the heat to medium and add the heavy whipping cream. Let your heavy cream cook for a few minutes until it starts to bubble. Stir in your parmesan cheese. 

Step 3 - Remove from the heat and whisk until the cheese is completely melted.  Add your chicken back to your skillet. Stir chicken until is evenly coated with sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Is Alfredo sauce keto?

So in general, Alfredo sauce is pretty low in carbs.  The jar sauce usually has around 3 net carbs per ¼ cup.  They usually have thickeners such as cornstarch or flour. If you need gluten-free, it would probably be best to make your own.

If you are in a time pinch they are a good option, but I would much rather make my own keto Alfredo sauce recipe from scratch for the best taste.

This Keto chicken Alfredo sauce recipe is only 2 ingredients!  Heavy cream and parmesan cheese is all you need.

The heavy cream and the parmesan thicken the sauce perfectly.

Can I use pre-shredded parmesan cheese?

This is the big debate (or so it seems) in keto cooking.  I always use pre-shredded cheese in anything I make because I hate shredding cheese.

For this keto chicken Alfredo recipe, I use pre-shredded parmesan...not the powdered kind.  That will not work.  Pre-shredded parmesan will still result in a creamy sauce so don't worry with shredding your own!

Storage Instructions

I recommend storing this keto chicken Alfredo in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Pretty much any cream sauce you reheat in the microwave is going to break.  That means the oil will separate from the cream and become an oily mess.

The best way to reheat a cream sauce like this keto chicken Alfredo is in a bowl over a double boiler.  This ensures slow heating so the sauce doesn't break.

More chicken recipes

  • Creamy spinach chicken thighs
  • Crock Pot BBQ chicken thighs
  • Tuscan Chicken Thighs
  • Keto Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs
  • Keto Crispy Chicken Thighs

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keto chicken Alfredo in a skillet

Keto Chicken Alfredo

Low Carb and Keto Chicken Alfredo Sauce is a delicious one skillet dinner the whole family will love! Tender chicken covered in a creamy, gluten free alfredo sauce. Bring this Italian favorite back to your keto table tonight!
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Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 628kcal
Author: Jennifer Banz

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons avocado oil (Click here for my favorite brand on Amazon)
  • 2 pounds Chicken breast, cut into 2 inch chunks
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic
  • ½ teaspoon Dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano
  • 1 cup Shredded parmesan
  • 1 cup Heavy whipping cream
  • Fresh chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add in the avocado oil followed by the chicken. Season the chicken with all of the seasonings. Continue to cook until the chicken is cooked through, stirring occasionally. Check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer. The chicken is ready when the temperature reaches 165F. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • Reduce the heat to medium and add the heavy whipping cream. Let your heavy cream cook for a few minutes until it starts to bubble. Stir in your parmesan cheese.
  • Remove from the heat and whisk until the cheese is completely melted.
  • Add your chicken back to your skillet. Stir chicken until is evenly coated with sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Jennifer's tips

  • Best cheese to use: I use pre-shredded parmesan cheese...The powder kind will not work.  You can also grate your own
  • Reheating the sauce: The best way to reheat a cream sauce is over a double boiler.  This ensures slow heating so the sauce doesn't break.
Servings: 4

Nutrition per serving

Calories: 628kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 57g | Fat: 41g

Nutrition is provided as a courtesy only. Please re-calculate on your own with the ingredients and amounts you used for the most accurate data.

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    Recipe Reviews




  1. Lori J Conkey says

    March 13, 2023 at 4:59 pm

    Delicious, simple, yummy recipe!

    Reply
  2. Mariana says

    January 06, 2023 at 5:48 pm

    It’s delicious, thank you for the recipe!

    Reply
  3. ColoradoCori says

    September 01, 2022 at 9:47 pm

    5 stars
    I used the powdered kind of Parmesan, just a nice quality grated and it worked just fine. Served it over fresh spinach! Was easy and delicious.

    Reply
  4. Beth says

    September 04, 2021 at 6:52 am

    5 stars
    This is quick and easy to make and tasty! Thanks for a great recipe!

    Reply
  5. CP says

    July 28, 2021 at 9:01 pm

    5 stars
    So easy and so very delicious! Non-keto hubs loved it and went back for seconds!

    Reply
  6. Hanna says

    July 07, 2021 at 8:38 pm

    5 stars
    Followed this recipe exactly except I added a pinch of mozzarella cheese for extra creaminess. It came out perfect! We served it over steamed broccoli and it was amazingly delicious!

    Reply
  7. Arlene says

    March 27, 2021 at 3:20 pm

    5 stars
    WOW!!! Such a good and easy recipe. Excited to try more of your recipes.

    Reply
  8. Jamie Fitzgerald says

    March 22, 2021 at 5:23 pm

    Love, love, love! As well, appreciative of the concise directions & brevity - Brava!! So yum.

    Reply
  9. Stefanie says

    March 03, 2021 at 1:57 pm

    5 stars
    This will be a go to recipe from now on! It was delicious. I substitute cream cheese and fresh shredded mozzarella instead of the heavy cream and Parmesan and it worked beautifully in this recipe. We steamed fresh broccoli and served the chicken plus broccoli over angel hair pasta for a “regular-carb” dinner.

    Reply
  10. Melissa says

    December 29, 2020 at 8:49 pm

    This was AMAZING!! I’m so excited to try more of your recipes. My picky eaters loved it as well. Thank you so much!!

    Reply
  11. Tina L says

    December 15, 2020 at 7:07 pm

    Excellent recipe! Just made it for the second time, so yummy. I used dark meat chicken as it was in my freezer. Thanks for all the great recipes!!!

    Reply
  12. Wendy Laterza says

    November 22, 2020 at 7:32 pm

    I made chicken Alfredo tonight. It was so delicious and I think making it fresh is actually as fast as opening a jar, or almost, and it tastes so much better.
    I used rotisserie chicken and it was so fast. Thank you

    Reply
  13. Linda says

    November 20, 2020 at 2:06 pm

    5 stars
    OMG - this was so delicious and super easy to make!! The only changes I made was use chicken tenders (because that is what I had) and cut the chicken into pieces after I cooked it (because I was running out of time!). My whole family raved about it. It is definitely on the monthly meal rotation!!! ?

    Reply
  14. Jackie says

    June 05, 2020 at 8:07 pm

    I'm new to Keto and trying to figure out serving size when making big batches. How do you measure in order to stay within your macros? Thank you. ?

    Reply
    • jenniferbanz says

      June 08, 2020 at 11:09 am

      I usually eyeball a serving by dividing the skillet into 4 quadrants. But to be the most accurate, you would want to measure the whole recipe in cups and then divide by 4 to get the amount of 1 serving.

      Reply
  15. Chara says

    May 20, 2020 at 2:58 am

    I add mushrooms and spinich to the chicken and sauce. Omg to die for.

    Reply
  16. Julie says

    April 21, 2020 at 5:09 pm

    Hi there! Just wondering if when you take the chicken out of the pan after cooking...do you leave the juice or drain it? Thanks!!

    Reply
    • jenniferbanz says

      April 22, 2020 at 9:37 am

      It really depends on how much there is. If there is a lot, I drain some of it.

      Reply
    • Lola says

      July 15, 2021 at 9:25 pm

      5 stars
      Very delicious!
      Ate it over broccoli. Is the nutrition facts in total or per serving?

      Reply
  17. Veronika says

    April 19, 2020 at 6:39 pm

    5 stars
    Love Alfredo sauce! So comforting and delicious! Definitely will make it next week!

    Reply
  18. Marisa F. Stewart says

    April 19, 2020 at 8:36 am

    5 stars
    I had some chicken thawing out and didn't know what to do with it. This recipe certainly saved the day. I could't believe the sauce was as creamy as it was. I expected to find something missing but I was wrong. This Keto Alfredo Sauce is a keeper.

    Reply
  19. Cory says

    April 19, 2020 at 3:20 am

    5 stars
    Anything that cooks in a skillet is delicious. I just discovered how amazing it is to cook with one and it's like magic. Thank you for sharing the recipe.

    Reply
  20. Sophie says

    April 18, 2020 at 10:16 am

    5 stars
    This is epic. You have the chicken Alfredo without the carbs. Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
  21. Denise says

    April 17, 2020 at 5:43 pm

    5 stars
    I Love chicken Alfredo, I can't wait to try this recipe! Thanks for sharing this awesome recipe.

    Reply
  22. Elaine says

    April 17, 2020 at 5:41 pm

    5 stars
    Such a sharp photography! Pleasure to the eyes and I am sure deliciousness in every other aspect. I do have every ingredient this recipe needs, so really looking forward to following your instructions!

    Reply
  23. Tammy says

    April 17, 2020 at 11:50 am

    5 stars
    What a feast for the eyes! This looks sooo delicious! I love cream sauces...such an indulgent treat. Great keto recipe!

    Reply
  24. Anna says

    April 15, 2020 at 8:52 am

    5 stars
    Perfect and such a delicious meal! I love how creamy the sauce is, it is one of our favourite ways of enjoying the chicken! And it's always with noodles for us, just love the combination of these two together!

    Reply
  25. Kelly Anthony says

    April 14, 2020 at 2:09 pm

    5 stars
    What a great main course meal that is on the table quickly and without a ton of ingredients.

    Reply
  26. Eva says

    April 14, 2020 at 2:08 pm

    5 stars
    I love creamy chicken dishes! And if they help you cut back on the carbs, even better! I have all the ingredients to make this recipe, so I think I will be making it very soon! Might use pecorino instead of parmesan, though...

    Reply
  27. Pam Greer says

    April 14, 2020 at 1:11 pm

    5 stars
    This is the only way my granddaughter will eat chicken now! She loves it. We serve it over pasta, so not low carb, but so delicious!

    Reply

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