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    Published: Sep 10, 2022 by Jasmine Espinal · This post may contain affiliate links

    Low-Carb Cheesy Bacon Ranch Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs

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    These sheet pan chicken thighs only take 30 minutes to bake! Smothered in cheese, ranch, and bacon, they are a fun family meal.

    Low-Carb Cheesy Bacon Ranch Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs

    Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs

    Everyone loves tender, juicy chicken. When you bake these chicken thighs in the cheesy sauce, they don’t dry out. Instead, the cheese locks all the juices in the chicken thighs, keeping them tasty and delicious.

    Low-Carb Cheesy Bacon Ranch Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs

    Cheese, bacon, and ranch seem to be three ingredients that are everywhere! This combination is super trendy because it is so tasty!

    Who doesn’t love all three? When you add them to chicken thighs, you have a meal the entire family will dig into – and they won’t even know you made a low-carb meal.

    Cheesy Baked Chicken Thighs

    This is a meal that you will happily be able to eat with your family. You won’t have to make them one meal and yourself a separate, low-carb one.

    There is only 1 gram net carb in each serving of this cheesy baked chicken thighs meal! That’s enough carbs leftover to enjoy some keto breadsticks and loaded cauliflower mash with it.

    Low-Carb Cheesy Bacon Ranch Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs

    When I say this is a cheesy casserole, I mean it is extra cheesy!  I used a combination of cream cheese, cheddar, and mozzarella cheese. Feel free to mix it up and use other types of cheese!

    This would taste amazing with some pepper jack or melted feta cheese.

    Bacon Ranch Chicken Thighs

    The bacon is what really catapults this recipe to stardom. Fry it up until it is extra crispy. Not only is it easier to crumble when it’s crispy, but the crispy bacon contrasts beautifully with the tender chicken.

    Low-Carb Cheesy Bacon Ranch Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs

    You should also make sure and only buy sugar-free bacon. Don’t use any that was made with maple. You don’t want to eat hidden carbs accidentally.

    Even though you could use chicken breast instead of chicken thighs, I don’t recommend it. Chicken thighs don’t dry out when you bake them. Chicken breasts dry out more in the oven. If you like juicy chicken, then bake chicken thighs.

    Cheesy Bacon Ranch Chicken

    Lots of people ask if ranch is keto-friendly. The good news is that, yes, ranch seasoning is low-carb! I’ve used to make a bunch of other delicious keto recipes.

    Low-Carb Cheesy Bacon Ranch Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs

    My family loves keto taco ranch chicken and creamy keto ranch pork chops the most.

    Ranch is basically a combination of the following spices:

    • Dill
    • Parsley
    • Onion powder
    • Garlic powder
    • Salt
    • Pepper

    Most ranch packets also include some form of dehydrated milk powder too.The dried milk powder is what makes the ranch seasoning creamy.

    Low-Carb Cheesy Chicken

    Save this recipe and use it in your weekly meal prep! Store leftover chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.

    Low-Carb Cheesy Bacon Ranch Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs

    The cheesy sauce might harden, just heat it up and it will all melt beautifully again.

    Low-Carb Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs Recipe

    Below are the ingredients you’ll need to make these low-carb sheet pan chicken thighs. Exact measurements and instructions are located below within the printable recipe card below.

    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 8
    Net Carbs: 1 net carb per serving

    Ingredients:

    Boneless skinless chicken thighs
    Cream cheese
    Bacon
    Ranch seasoning
    Shredded cheddar cheese
    Shredded mozzarella cheese

    Instructions:

    Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

    Low-Carb Cheesy Bacon Ranch Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs
    Place the chicken thighs into a casserole dish or directly onto a parchment lined sheet pan. I like to add mine to a casserole dish first, as it is easier to apply the cream cheese and toppings to them that way without them moving around as much.

    Low-Carb Cheesy Bacon Ranch Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs
    Top each chicken thigh with a ½ oz. of the cream cheese, and spread it over the top.

    Low-Carb Cheesy Bacon Ranch Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs
    Sprinkle with the ranch seasoning.

    Low-Carb Cheesy Bacon Ranch Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs
    Add the cheddar cheese and then bacon on top.
    If you used a casserole dish to prepare the chicken thighs, transfer them to the parchment lined baking sheet now.

    Low-Carb Cheesy Bacon Ranch Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs
    Bake for 20 minutes.

    Low-Carb Cheesy Bacon Ranch Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs
    Top the chicken with the mozzarella cheese, and bake for another 5 minutes.

    Low-Carb Cheesy Bacon Ranch Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs

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    Low-Carb Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs

    These sheet pan chicken thighs only take 30 minutes to bake! Smothered in cheese, ranch, and bacon, they are a fun family meal.
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Dinner, Main Course
    Servings 8 people
    Calories 355 kcal

    Equipment

    • Sheet Pan

    Ingredients
      

    • 8 Boneless skinless chicken thighs
    • 4 ounces Cream Cheese softened
    • 1/4 cup Bacon crumbled
    • 2 tbsp Ranch Seasoning
    • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
    • 1/2 cup Shredded Mozzarella Chesse

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
    • Place the chicken thighs into a casserole dish or directly onto a parchment lined sheet pan. I like to add mine to a casserole dish first, as it is easier to apply the cream cheese and toppings to them that way without them moving around as much.
    • Top each chicken thigh with a ½ oz. of the cream cheese, and spread it over the top.
    • Sprinkle with the ranch seasoning.
    • Add the cheddar cheese and then bacon on top.
    • If you used a casserole dish to prepare the chicken thighs, transfer them to the parchment lined baking sheet now.
    • Bake for 20 minutes.
    • Top the chicken with the mozzarella cheese, and bake for another 5 minutes.

    Notes

    Calories: 355 Net Carbs: 1 Net Carb Per Serving
    The nutritional information for this recipe is calculated as a courtesy and is an approximate only. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipes on this site.
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    Sheet Pan Dinners

    If you enjoyed learning how to make low-carb sheet pan chicken thighs, here are some more tasty keto sheet pan recipes you should make next! They are some of my favorites!

    • Keto Sheet Pan Bacon Cheeseburger
    • Low-Carb Jalapeno Popper Sheet Pan Pizza
    • Keto Sheet Pan Pancakes 
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