Bacon and Spinach Keto Crack Chicken Soup

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A decadent soup featuring tender chicken, crispy bacon, fresh spinach, and sharp cheddar cheese, finished with a ranch seasoning kick. This American-inspired keto recipe (low carb), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, bacon strips, chopped, cream cheese, cubed for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 American cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large pot over medium heat, cook 6 chopped bacon strips for 5-6 minutes until crispy. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving bacon fat in the pot.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts to the pot and sauté in the bacon fat for 6-7 minutes, turning to brown all sides until cooked through.
  3. Step 3: Remove chicken breasts and shred them with two forks. Return shredded chicken to the pot.
  4. Step 4: Add 4 oz cubed cream cheese, 3 cups chicken broth, 1 tbsp ranch seasoning mix, and 1 tsp garlic powder to the pot. Stir gently and cook over medium-low heat for 5 minutes until the cream cheese melts and the soup is creamy.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese and 2 cups fresh baby spinach, cooking for another 3 minutes until the spinach is wilted and cheese is melted.
  6. Step 6: Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Sprinkle the reserved crispy bacon on top before serving.

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