Description
This Slow Cooker Keto Chicken Cream Cheese Soup is a rich and flavorful dish perfect for a comforting low-carb meal. Tender chicken breasts slow-cooked with cream cheese, ranch seasoning, bacon, chicken stock, and cheddar cheese create a creamy, savory soup that’s easy to prepare and ideal for a keto lifestyle.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 16 ounces cream cheese (two 8-ounce packages)
- 1 packet ranch dressing seasoning mix (1-ounce)
- 1 pound bacon, cooked and chopped
- 4 cups chicken stock, unsalted
- 1½ cups cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Add Ingredients to the Slow Cooker: Begin by placing the chicken breasts, cream cheese, ranch dressing seasoning mix, cooked and chopped bacon, and unsalted chicken stock into a 6-quart slow cooker. Ensure the ingredients are evenly distributed in the slow cooker to guarantee even cooking.
- Cook on Low Heat: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set it to cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours. This slow cooking process allows the flavors to meld together and the chicken to become tender and juicy.
- Shred the Chicken: After cooking, carefully remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker. Using two forks, shred the chicken to your preferred texture. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir well to combine with the creamy broth.
- Add Cheddar Cheese and Finish: Stir the shredded cheddar cheese into the slow cooker. Continue cooking until the cheese is fully melted and incorporated into the soup, adding a creamy and savory finish.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once the cheddar cheese has melted completely, the soup is ready to serve. Ladle into bowls and enjoy this comforting, keto-friendly chicken cream cheese soup straight from the slow cooker.
Notes
- For thicker soup, remove the lid during the last 30 minutes to let some liquid evaporate.
- Use full-fat cream cheese and cheddar for best keto results and creaminess.
- Bacon can be cooked ahead of time or store-bought pre-cooked bacon can be used for convenience.
- If you prefer a spicier soup, add a pinch of cayenne or chili flakes with the ranch seasoning.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: keto chicken soup, slow cooker soup, cream cheese soup, low carb chicken soup, bacon chicken soup, ranch seasoning soup, creamy chicken soup
