Name: Keto Chicken Cobb Salad
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 lb Chicken Breasts (about 2 large chicken breasts, patted dry); 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning; 2 tsp Garlic Powder; ½ tsp Natural Ancient Sea Salt (or more to taste, use DRDAVINAHS to save); ¼ tsp Black Pepper; Olive Oil (Coconut Oil or other fat for cooking, 2 tbsp is enough); 4 cups romaine lettuce; 1 cup cherry tomatoes; 1 medium avocado (sliced); ¼ cup red onions (sliced thinly or diced); 4 large Eggs (hard boiled, click for my air fryer boiled eggs recipe); 6 slices Sugar-free Bacon

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This keto chicken Cobb salad combines juicy seasoned chicken, crisp romaine, smoky bacon, and creamy avocado for an easy hearty salad that works for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.

a photo of Chicken Cobb Salad in a bowl with dressing being poured on top

You can make the chicken fresh or prep several of the ingredients ahead for an easy low carb chicken Cobb salad during the week. I often use my air fryer bacon and air fryer hard-boiled eggs to keep things simple. For another filling salad with chicken, try my honey mustard chicken salad.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Loaded with classic Cobb salad toppings: Chicken, bacon, eggs, avocado, tomatoes, and red onion give you plenty of flavor and texture in every bite.
Easy to prep ahead: Cook the chicken, bacon, and eggs in advance, then assemble the salad when you’re ready to eat.
Easy to make your own: Change the chicken cooking method, dressing, or toppings depending on what you have.

ingredients for keto chicken Cobb Salad in a bowl with text labels for things like avocado, chicken, eggs, tomatoes, red onions, bacon and romaine lettuce

Ingredients Needed

Here are a few notes on the ingredients. You’ll find the exact amounts in the recipe card below.

Chicken breasts: The recipe card includes a simple skillet method seasoned with Italian seasoning and garlic. You can also make my air fryer chicken breasts or use my grill pan chicken breast when you want an indoor grilled option.
Italian seasoning: Adds an easy blend of herbs to the skillet chicken.
Garlic powder: Seasons the chicken without adding extra prep.
Romaine lettuce: Its crisp texture holds up well under the chicken and Cobb salad toppings.
Cherry tomatoes: Halve them so you get some in every serving.
Avocado: Slice it just before assembling the salad for the best color and texture.
Red onion: Slice it thinly or dice it depending on how much onion you want in each bite.
Hard-boiled eggs: Make them on the stovetop or use my air fryer hard-boiled eggs.
Bacon: Cook it until crisp, then chop or crumble it over the salad. My air fryer bacon is an easy hands-off option.
Salad dressing: Use your favorite dressing. I especially like this with blue cheese dressing, but homemade ranch and creamy Caesar dressing also work well.

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How to Make Keto Chicken Cobb Salad

Season the chicken

Coat both sides of the chicken breasts with the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.

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Cook and slice

Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken until browned on both sides and the thickest part reaches 165°F. Let it rest for about 5 minutes, then slice.

Prep the salad

Chop the romaine, halve the tomatoes, slice the avocado and red onion, cut the hard-boiled eggs, and crumble the cooked bacon.

Assemble and serve

Divide the romaine between bowls, then add the chicken, eggs, bacon, tomatoes, avocado, and red onion. Finish with your favorite dressing and serve.

a close-up of a Chicken Cobb Salad with eggs, avocado, bacon, red onions, and cast iron skillet chicken breast in a brown bowl

Recipe Tips & Variations

Prep the chicken ahead: Cooked chicken breasts keep well for meal prep, so you can make them before you need the salad. My air fryer chicken breasts are especially convenient for this.
Cut the avocado last: Wait until you’re ready to assemble the salad to slice the avocado.
Change the chicken method: The included skillet chicken is simple, but you can use the air fryer or cast iron grill pan if that works better for you.
Swap the dressing: Try blue cheese dressing, ranch dressing, or creamy Caesar dressing.
Add blue cheese: Blue cheese crumbles are a classic Cobb salad topping and an easy addition if you enjoy them.

Make Ahead & Storage

Prep ahead: Cook the chicken, bacon, and hard-boiled eggs in advance and refrigerate them separately.
Store the components separately: Keep the lettuce, toppings, and dressing in separate airtight containers so everything stays fresh.
Wait on the avocado: For the best texture and color, slice the avocado just before serving.
For meal prep: Assemble the lettuce, tomatoes, onion, eggs, bacon, and chicken in containers, then pack the dressing and avocado separately.

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