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prep time
10 min
cook time
6 h 0 min
ready time
6 h 10 min
Best Mexican Style Slow Cooker Keto Chicken Stew
This hearty dish comprises incredibly tender chicken breasts, various spices, and lots of iron-rich spinach, all swimming in a creamy coconut soup. It is an easy recipe that takes only 5 minutes of active prepping. Then, the crockpot takes over and you end up with a creamy Mexican-style chicken and spinach dish that melts in the mouth. We guarantee you this is one of the best Keto slow cooker chicken recipes out there.
What can you serve with this Keto slow cooker chicken?
This Mexican dish has a perfect protein, fat, and veggie ratio. You don’t need to serve it with anything, but you could enjoy it with cauliflower rice, Keto nachos, or these low-carb almond flour tortillas: https://my.carbmanager.com/meals/my-foods?dialog=food-detail:ug:c95e9f88-e598-887d-97c2-01bb24809ea7
Is this recipe suitable for meal prep?
This is a perfect Keto slow cooker chicken recipe because it allows you to cook a large batch without extra effort. You can double the recipe, serve half of it at dinner, then meal prep the rest. Prepare this Keto chicken as per instructions, divide it into 2 or more containers, and store them in the fridge. When you’re ready to eat, place one container in the microwave until heated through.
Can you make it in an instant pot?
Absolutely, many Keto slow cooker recipes can also be prepared in an instant pot! If you are using one, then you can sauté the onions and peppers first to boost the flavor. Then you can add the remaining ingredients, lock the lid into place, and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes. Once cook time is done, let the pressure release then unlock the lid. Shred the chicken, mix in the chopped spinach, and let it sit for a few minutes. Finally, mix in the coconut milk and lemon juice, and serve.
Net Carbs
5.4 g
Fiber
2.6 g
Total Carbs
8 g
Protein
46.4 g
Fats
16.1 g
362 cals
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Ingredients
Chicken breast
2 large - split
Onion, white, yellow or red, raw
0.25 small
Red bell peppers, raw
0.25 small
Garlic
1 clove
Cumin, ground
1 tsp
Paprika
0.5 tsp
Oregano, dried
0.5 tsp
Chili Powder
0.5 tsp
Salt
0.5 tsp
Black pepper
0.25 tsp
Chicken broth
0.75 cup
Spinach, raw
0.25 bunch
Coconut milk, fresh (liquid from grated meat, water added)
0.33 cup
Lemon
1 tbsp
Cilantro
0.25 cup, chopped
Recipe Steps
steps 5
6 h 10 min
Step 1
Start by measuring and portioning out the ingredients. Finely chop the onion and red bell pepper. Add them to the slow cooker.Step 2
Mince the garlic and add it to the slow cooker. Add the cumin, paprika, oregano, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Finally, add the chicken stock, and give everything a good mix.Step 3
Turn on your slow cooker, and cook for 4 hours on high or 6 hours on low. Take out the chicken, shred it, and return it to the stew. Finely chop the spinach and add it in.Step 4
Let the spinach sit in for a couple of minutes until it slightly wilts. Finally, add the coconut milk and lemon juice. Stir, taste, and adjust seasoning if needed.Step 5
Divide the stew into 2 bowls. Garnish with cilantro leaves. Serve immediately.
Comments
AmazingAvocado447753 2 years ago
Goodness it doesn't even add all the ingredients from the ingredients list to the recipe.
FortuitousKetone304627 2 years ago
This was so good! I did add quite a few things that I’m sure upped the calories a lot. I cooked it in the instant pot, following the directions on here, and it was so fast. I added a bag of shredded cabbage in with the onions and garlic to sauté at the beginning. Then in the last step, when, adding the spinach, I added some chopped zucchini. To serve, we sprinkled it with a little Mexican blend cheese, some diced avocado, and a shot of Sriracha. The whole family loved it!
RemarkableArugula331695 2 years ago
How big is the bowl? Are the ingredients for just one bowl or two? There doesn’t seem to be a lot of liquid.
SplendidCauliflower653092 2 years ago
Can I substitute kale for the spinach?
MostlySonnie 2 years ago
Definitely!
UnbelievableKale113924 2 years ago
This was great. I had my doubts when putting it together when I saw how much chicken compared to the rest of the ingredients but it was fine. I ended up using left over chicken from meal prep and a dinner. I also just added the cilantro right to the crockpot near the end and used everything including stems, leaves hardly have flavor. I also added 2 sliced jalapeños for some heat. I used this as a meal to break a 24 hour fast after some bone broth and MCT. It was fantastic. I will make it again. I did make an 8 bowl version.
RemarkableRadish887826 2 years ago
I cut the cook time to 30 minutes! Got a rotisserie chicken, shredded it and followed the recipe by cooking on the stovetop in a pot! Added the chicken to it last. Took about 30 minutes overall.
StellarRadish291385 3 years ago
Was my first crock pot recipe! It is delicious! My kids loved it too and wanted to make street tacos with the meat from it. I quadrupled the first batch and put it into properly portioned freezer bowls. It’s has frozen and then reheated really well. I just take it out of the freezer the morning of that I will have it for dinner and then pop it in the microwave and delicious dinner ready to go! I do add some cayenne pepper, sour cream and cheddar cheese to it occasionally as well.
Mrs.Skibum 3 years ago
Made it for the whole family, thank goodness I planned for them to have seconds, they loved it. Tip: I used boneless skinless chicken thighs in substitute for chicken breast, I weighed them out and it turned out amazing.
Graeme 3 years ago
Absolutely delicious so filling and flavourful
Val 3 years ago
Can I substitute chicken thighs instead of chicken breast. If so how many thighs equal 2 beast?
Mrs.Skibum 3 years ago
missvickie.con said "Generally, two thighs will equal the breast." and "Sure, there are differences in the protein and fat content, but it’s not a huge gap."
Kathy Hall 3 years ago
Fabulous recipe. I used chipotle chili powder. Will definitely make it again.
TinaG63 3 years ago
How much did this recipe yield?
Erika 3 years ago
Looks so yummy but can one use canned coconut milk? I don’t have access to fresh coconut.
atlmom 2 years ago
can you use almond milk instead of coconut milk
recipewriter 3 years ago
Of course, canned will work just fine!
Amanda-SanDiego 3 years ago
This recipe indicates in one place that it makes 6 servings, and in another place that it yields 2 bowls. Please clarify how many servings this recipe yields.
DarkestDoll 3 years ago
I'm currently making it and the measurements are for two bowls for certain. I have tripled everything
SkinnyBitch 3 years ago
I was noticing the same thing. Guess we’ll have to measure out 10.9 oz/310 grams for one serving.