Butter-Braised Keto Crack Chicken Soup
A rich, buttery chicken soup studded with crispy bacon, aromatic garlic, and tender chicken in a creamy broth perfect for keto diets. This american-inspired keto (keto, low carb) ready in about 50 minutes pairs diced bacon slices, unsalted butter, diced small yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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.
Ingredients
- 4, diced bacon slices
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1, diced small yellow onion
- 3, minced garlic cloves
- 1 lb, chopped boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 5 cups, low sodium chicken broth
- 4 oz, cubed cream cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2, sliced green onions
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: In a large pot over medium heat, cook 4 diced bacon slices until crisp, about 6 minutes. Remove bacon and set aside, leaving bacon fat in the pot.
- Step 2: Add 1 tbsp unsalted butter to the pot with bacon fat, then sauté 1 diced small yellow onion and 3 minced garlic cloves for 4 minutes until fragrant and softened.
- Step 3: Add 1 lb chopped boneless skinless chicken breasts and cook for 6-7 minutes until chicken is opaque on the outside.
- Step 4: Pour in 5 cups low sodium chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Cook uncovered for 15 minutes until chicken is fully cooked.
- Step 5: Lower heat and stir in 4 oz cubed cream cheese until melted and smooth. Add 1/2 cup heavy cream and 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until cheese melts.
- Step 6: Return reserved crispy bacon to the pot, season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, and cook for 3 minutes more.
- Step 7: Garnish with 2 sliced green onions before serving hot.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Butter-Braised Keto Crack Chicken Soup take to make?
Total time is about 50 minutes (15 min prep + 35 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Butter-Braised Keto Crack Chicken Soup?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep diced bacon slices from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Butter-Braised Keto Crack Chicken Soup?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Butter-Braised Keto Crack Chicken Soup for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
Is Butter-Braised Keto Crack Chicken Soup keto?
Yes — this recipe is tagged keto, low carb based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
