Butter-Braised Keto Crack Chicken Soup

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-08 · Updated 2026-06-08

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 recipe (low carb), ready in about 50 minutes, pairs bacon slices, unsalted butter, 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 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.

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

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Instructions

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Step 3: Add 1 lb chopped boneless skinless chicken breasts and cook for 6-7 minutes until chicken is opaque on the outside.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Step 7: Garnish with 2 sliced green onions before serving hot.