Pechuga de Pollo con Salsa Bechamel Keto
Chicken Breast with Keto Bechamel Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: ensure bechamel is made with heavy cream and cheese, avoiding traditional flour or starch thickeners. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Spanish dishes.
What it is
Pan-seared chicken breast generously smothered in a rich, creamy, and decadent keto-friendly bechamel sauce, often made with cheese. A modification of the 'Villaroy' style, explicitly without breading.
Key ingredients
Chicken breast, heavy cream, butter, minimal almond flour (optional for texture), grated cheese (e.g., Gruyère, Parmesan), nutmeg, olive oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure bechamel is made with heavy cream and cheese, avoiding traditional flour or starch thickeners. Confirm no breading on the chicken.
Watch out for
Traditional bechamel uses flour; confirm its omission. Hidden sugars in pre-made sauces (though rare for béchamel).
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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