The first time I discovered Keto trying to think of all the things I would need and to cook 3 times a day every day- my head was spinning!! Then I bought a crockpot…..the ultimate time saver.
Now I can throw a bunch of ingredients into the crockpot set my timer, and come back to a meal that is keto, delicious, and ready to go. Not only is the crockpot an easy time saver the flavors of the dish develop so much more.
Today I will share my favorite Keto Crock Pot recipes from my archives that you are going to love. Whether you are just starting your Keto journey or a Keto Veteran this will be your go too for dinner ideas.
The 11 Best Keto crockpot and recipes
1. Keto Crack Chicken
No matter how many keto recipes I discover, I always look forward to something new that’s low in carbs and delicious. This recipe has become one of my favorites for meal planning.
Tender chicken breasts are combined with cream cheese, smoky bacon and seasoning to make one filling meal.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (1 oz)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
Instructions
1. Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker.
2. Place the softened cream cheese in the bowl and mix in the ranch seasoning until well-blended.
3. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.
4. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
5. Pull the chicken apart with two forks, then stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and the crumbled bacon.
6. Garnish with chopped green onions before serving. Enjoy!
2. Crockpot Garlic Butter Chicken
There’s hardly anything better than making this for an evening in with someone you love. So, if you’re wondering what you need, the answer is that it depends on your taste.
I usually use chicken breasts that are as succulent as possible, whole peeled garlic cloves, unsalted butter that’s as creamy as possible, and fresh herbs – either fresh thyme or parsley. I also love salt and pepper.
I love how these ingredients – which are really quite simple and straightforward – come together to provide a really hearty base for any evening in. It works for any week night.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
1. Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot.
2. In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, garlic, salt, pepper, thyme, basil and parsley. Pour over the chicken.
3. Add the chicken broth to the crockpot.
4. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours, or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
5. After the chicken is cooked, remove the chicken and whisk the heavy cream into the liquid in the slow cooker to make the garlic butter sauce.
6. Serve the chicken with the garlic butter sauce drizzled over the top. Enjoy!
3. Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff
I always look forward to making a good beef stroganoff dish in my slow cooker. I make this meal a lot because it is easy and homemade and it fills your belly.
It has the right balance of tender beef, mushrooms and a thick crème sauce. I like to spice it up by using garlic cloves, onions, Worcestershire sauce and of course finishing it up with some sour.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs beef stew meat, cubed
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
1.Take your stew meat and brown it using equal parts salt and pepper, and then set it aside. In the same skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter and brown the beef stew meat on all sides.
2. Remove the browned meat and put it in the slow cooker. Then, add the diced onion, garlic and mushrooms.
3. Pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Add the salt, pepper and paprika, then stir.
4. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until the meat is tender.
5. Whisk in the heavy cream and sour cream about half an hour before serving.
6. Serve hot, sprinkle with fresh parsley. Enjoy your keto-friendly slow cooker beef stroganoff!
4. Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Soup
This recipe instantly piqued my interest. The flavors in this dinner sounded like they would go so well one right after the other.
Chicken breasts, buffalo sauce, ranch all cooked in the crockpot. Set it up in the morning and come home to dinner.
Ingredients
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1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened and cubed
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions (for garnish)
- 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
1. Place the chicken breasts in the crockpot and pour in the chicken broth.
2. Pour in the hot wing sauce, garlic, onions, celery, salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
3. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until chicken is fully cooked and tender.
4. Remove the chicken breasts, shred them with two forks, and put the shredded chicken back into the slow cooker.
5. Add the heavy cream, cream cheese and the shredded cheddar cheese and stir to melt them all together.
6. Serve hot, and top with chopped green onions and blue cheese crumbles, if desired.
5. Keto Chili
Keto chili is my go-to when I’m sticking to the keto plan but want something hearty. It’s full of filling nutritious ingredients.
I start by including some sort of ground meat, my favorite is ground beef, it’s a good source of protein, and then I add in some bell peppers and tomatoes for texture and keto chili always needs a spice mixture of cumin, paprika and chili powder.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 jalapeño, diced (optional)
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for topping)
- 1/4 cup sour cream (optional, for topping)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1.Put the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat and start breaking it up. When the meat is almost brown, drain the fat.
2. Add diced onion, minced garlic, green bell pepper, red bell pepper and jalapeño. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender .
3. Transfer the cooked beef and vegetable mixture to a crockpot.
4. Add in the chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, and beef broth. Add in the chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and cayenne (if using).
5. Fold in the beans and stir thoroughly to achieve an even blend. Cover and cook in the crockpot for 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high, until the chili has thickened and all the flavors are well-integrated.
6. Serve sprinkled with shredded cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream and chopped cilantro (if desired). Enjoy your keto chili!
6. Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas
When it comes to producing a delectable pork dish with just very few steps, I believe that a slow cooker could be one of the best inventions for that purpose. I prefer to marinate juicy pieces of pork shoulder with lime juice, minced garlic, and a myriad of fresh spices such as cumin, oregano, and chili powder.
My dish is always mixed with spices that are the perfect balance of earthy, exotic, and spicy.
Ingredients
- 2-3 lbs pork shoulder (trimmed of excess fat)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice (about 1 orange)
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Instructions
1. Put onion, garlic and jalapeño in bottom of slow cooker.
2. Mix the ground cumin, the dried oregano, the salt, the black pepper, the paprika and the chili powder together in a small bowl. Coat the pork shoulder in the spice mixture, rubbing it in well.
3. Top the pork shoulder with the seasoned vegetables.
4. Pour the fresh orange juice, lime juice, and chicken broth around the pork.
5. Cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until the pork is tender and easily shredded with a fork.
6. Once cooked, shred the pork with two forks right in the slow cooker and toss the shredded meat with the juices, then serve. Or, for crisp edges, spread shredded pork on a baking sheet and broil for 3-5 minutes until browned and caramelised.
7. Crockpot Brisket
As always, I will prepare a daily meal for the day made with this very special beef dish. My food is absolutely flavorful and filled with tenderness.
Smokey paprika, crushed garlic, red onions, and tangy barbecue sauce are some of my favorite ingredients that I use with the meat to create a taste to remember!
Ingredients
- 3-4 lbs beef brisket
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup coconut aminos
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
1. Heat the oil in a large skillet until shimmering, somewhere around medium-high. Sear the brisket on all sides, developing a golden-brown crust.
2. Layer sliced onions and minced garlic at the bottom of the crockpot.
3. Place seared brisket on top of onions and garlic in the crockpot.
4. Combine beef broth, coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, tomato paste, smoked paprika, black pepper, and sea salt in a medium bowl, and pour over the brisket in the crockpot.
5. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours, or until the brisket is fork-tender and can be easily shredded.
6. When it’s ready, remove the brisket from the crockpot, let it rest for about 10 minutes, then slice or shred it, and serve with juices from the crockpot.
8. Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken
I like it best in a hearty and comforting recipe, with a few simple ingredients, like fresh lemon, garlic, savoury herbs, some olive oil and some chicken broth. Mine often simmers away in the slow cooker for a while, and the house smells wonderful.
Just what you need on a cool, wet night in, or for a family dinner.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or chicken thighs
- 2 lemons, sliced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
1. Place the chicken breasts/thighs in the slow cooker.
2. Put sliced lemons, minced garlic and thinly sliced onion on top of the chicken.
3. Cover the contents of the slow cooker with an even layer of thyme, rosemary, sea salt and pepper.
4. Pour the chicken broth and olive oil over the mixture.
5. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours, or until the chicken is tender and cooked thoroughly.
6. Serve with the lemon slices and onions, cooked, and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
9. Keto BBQ Pulled Pork
Let’s say, a low-carb, keto-friendly style dish, made with tender pork shoulder meat, a delicious Keto-friendly BBQ sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, parsley and black pepper. These simple ingredients, not expensive at all, make this recipe a complete meal for any special occasion, or a quick lunch or dinner.
Let’s see how you can make it at home!.
Ingredients
3-4 lbs pork shoulder or pork butt
1 small onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup sugar-free BBQ sauce
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup chicken broth
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp chili powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Pat pork shoulder dry, and rub liberally with oil, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
2. Place the pork shoulder in the crockpot, adding diced onions and minced garlic.
3. Pour chicken broth and apple cider vinegar into the crockpot.
4. Place cover back on pot, and cook on low for 8-10 hours, or until the pork is tender enough to shred.
5. Remove the pork from the crockpot and shred with two forks.
6. Mix the shredded pork with sugar-free BBQ sauce and serve hot.
10. Crockpot Chicken Alfredo
It’s my favorite ‘lazy’ dinner, a one-pot supper, truly chicken in a basket! I take a few shreds of chicken and toss it in some creamy Alfredo sauce (see recipe below) and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
I added a little garlic and parsley to make the flavors pop. Here’s how you can make this too.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup baby spinach (optional)
Instructions
1. Place the chicken breasts in the crockpot.
2. In a bowl, whisk together heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, chicken broth, minced garlic, melted butter, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
3. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken breasts in the crockpot.
4. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees on the thighs, and chicken is fall-apart tender.
5. If using, add baby spinach during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
6. Serve hot over zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice for a keto-friendly meal.
11. Slow Cooker Creamy Tuscan Chicken
Creamy and comforting, with chicken fist-tender, lush spinach, sun-dried tomatoes and just a whisper of garlic, it’s simple to put together — just drop it into the slow cooker and let the magic happen. The rich, velvety, oniony sauce makes a great dinner, served over your choice of noodles or rice.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 cups baby spinach
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
Instructions
1. Place your chicken breasts in the slow cooker and season with salt and pepper.
2. Whisk the heavy cream, chicken broth, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, dried herbs, and Parmesan together in a medium bowl until combined.
3. Pour the creamy mixture over the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
4. Simmer on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until chicken is fully cooked and tender.
5. About half an hour before serving, add the baby spinach to the slow cooker, stirring occasionally until wilted.
6. Before serving, sprinkle the chopped fresh basil over the chicken and serve hot.
7. Enjoy!