Description
Keto chicken pot pie soup delivers comfort without carbs, bringing creamy goodness to dinner tables everywhere. Hearty ingredients meld perfectly in slow cookers, offering dieters a guilt-free twist on classic comfort cuisine that satisfies completely.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 lb / 450g boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz / 225g cream cheese
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1 cup / 150g onion, diced
- 2 cups / 250g frozen peas and carrots, diced
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- ½ teaspoon sea salt (plus more to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Cooking Liquids and Additives:
- 4 cups / 950 milliliters chicken broth, reduced sodium
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (optional, for sautéing onion)
- ½ teaspoon xanthan gum (optional, for thicker soup)
Instructions
- Gently caramelize the onion in a skillet with melted butter over medium heat, cooking for 7-8 minutes until golden and translucent, which enhances the overall flavor profile of the dish.
- Transfer raw chicken breasts into the slow cooker, generously seasoning with poultry seasoning, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper to ensure depth of flavor.
- Pour chicken broth into the slow cooker, add the aromatic bay leaf, and incorporate the sautéed or raw onion depending on preferred preparation method.
- Secure the slow cooker lid and allow chicken to cook thoroughly on Low setting for 4-6 hours or on High setting for 2-3 hours, ensuring internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) for food safety.
- Carefully extract the bay leaf and discard. Using two forks, methodically shred the cooked chicken into tender, bite-sized pieces.
- Soften the cream cheese using microwave or double boiler technique. Transfer to a blender, gradually introducing 1-of reserved cooking broth, blending until achieving a silky, smooth consistency.
- Optional: Sprinkle xanthan gum into the blended mixture to provide additional thickness and creamy texture.
- Activate the slow cooker’s High setting, introduce frozen peas and carrots, and allow vegetables to become tender within 5-10 minutes.
- Integrate the cream cheese blend seamlessly into the soup, stirring until uniformly incorporated. Fold in shredded chicken and adjust seasoning with additional salt if needed.
Notes
- Turn to rotisserie chicken as a time-saving hack for perfectly cooked, juicy meat that adds instant flavor without extra prep work.
- Allow cream cheese to warm up on the counter for about 20 minutes, preventing lumpy textures and ensuring silky smooth blending.
- Break down chicken effortlessly using two forks or a hand mixer, distributing meat evenly and maintaining that tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
- Elevate soup depth by sautéing onions in butter before adding to the slow cooker, creating a rich, caramelized foundation of flavor.
- Incorporate xanthan gum carefully and gradually while blending to guarantee a thick, luxurious consistency without unwanted clumps.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 269 kcal
- Sugar: 2.5g
- Sodium: 429.5mg
- Fat: 19.3g
- Saturated Fat: 10.8g
- Carbohydrates: 10.9g
- Fiber: 2.3g
- Protein: 21.8g
- Cholesterol: 86.8mg