Description
Crockpot Keto Chicken is a creamy, low-carb dinner made with tender chicken thighs, cream cheese, and spinach. Perfect for busy nights and keto meal prep. This easy slow cooker chicken recipe is high in protein and flavor.
Ingredients
6 chicken thighs
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup heavy cream
4 oz cream cheese
1 cup chicken broth
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
2 cups fresh spinach
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken thighs on both sides until golden.
2. In a bowl, whisk together heavy cream, cream cheese, chicken broth, garlic, parmesan, and Italian seasoning until smooth.
3. Place seared chicken in the crockpot and pour sauce over the top.
4. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
5. Stir in spinach during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before serving.
Notes
Use chicken thighs for juicier, more tender results.
Don’t skip the searing—it adds rich flavor.
Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a bit of heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg