Name: Slow Cooker Keto Chicken Cream Cheese Soup
Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 8 oz cream cheese, cubed; 4 cups chicken broth; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 medium onion, finely diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp butter; 1 tsp dried thyme; 1 tsp dried oregano; ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional); Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped; ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Description

Creamy, cheesy, and deliciously keto-friendly? This slow cooker chicken soup practically makes itself while you soak up all the compliments.

Ingredients

Scale

2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
8 oz cream cheese, cubed
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 medium onion, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp butter
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

Place chicken breasts in slow cooker and season with salt and pepper on both sides.
In a skillet, melt butter and sauté onions for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Transfer to slow cooker.
Add dried herbs and red pepper flakes over chicken and onion mixture. Pour in chicken broth.
Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken shreds easily.
Remove chicken, shred it, and return to slow cooker.
Whisk together heavy cream and softened cream cheese until smooth. Add to slow cooker and stir.
Cover and cook on high for additional 30 minutes until soup thickens slightly.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve hot with fresh parsley and parmesan cheese garnish.