Easy Slow Cooker Keto Chicken Cream Cheese Soup
This creamy and comforting keto chicken soup is made easy in the slow cooker. It's packed with flavor from chicken, cream cheese, and cheddar, making it a perfect low-carb meal for a cozy night in. Garnish with parsley and your favorite toppings for added deliciousness.
Equipment
- Slow cooker
- Skillet
- immersion blender (or regular blender)
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Ladle
- Two forks
- Mixing spoon
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 oz cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 oz Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- Optional: Cooked bacon crumbles
- Optional: Chopped green onions
- Optional: Diced jalapeños
- Optional: Shredded cauliflower rice
Instructions
- In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Pour the chicken broth over the chicken. Add the sautéed onion and garlic mixture to the slow cooker.
- Season with salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using).
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and shreds easily.
- Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
- Add the softened cream cheese to the slow cooker. Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth and creamy. If you don't have an immersion blender, you can carefully transfer the soup in batches to a regular blender, being cautious of the hot liquid.
- Stir in the heavy cream, cheddar cheese, and Monterey Jack cheese. Continue to stir until the cheeses are melted and the soup is smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Add more salt, pepper, or cayenne pepper to your liking.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley. Add any of the optional add-ins like bacon crumbles, green onions, or diced jalapeños.
- Serve hot and enjoy your delicious and comforting Slow Cooker Keto Chicken Cream Cheese Soup!
Notes
For a thicker soup, add a little more cream cheese or shredded cheese. To thin the soup, add more chicken broth or heavy cream. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat in a saucepan over medium heat or in the microwave. The soup can be frozen, but the texture may change slightly due to the dairy content.