Description
A comforting low-carb soup with tender chicken, creamy cheese, and aromatic herbs, perfect for cozy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless chicken (breast or thighs)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, diced (yellow or white)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1–2 cups fresh vegetables (spinach or cauliflower)
Instructions
- Place the boneless chicken in the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, minced garlic, and diced onion.
- Pour the chicken broth over the chicken and cream cheese mixture.
- Add herbs, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Secure the lid and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Shred the chicken in the slow cooker and add your chopped vegetables, cooking for another 15-20 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Notes
Allow the cream cheese to reach room temperature before mixing for smoother results. Taste as you go for perfect seasoning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 400 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chicken soup, keto recipe, creamy soup, slow cooker, comfort food