Busy nights call for easy meals, and this keto crock pot dinner is perfect for tired moms. Simply throw in a few ingredients, let the crock pot do the work, and come back to a warm, comforting, low-carb meal that the whole family will enjoy.
If you love hands-off dinners like this, you might also enjoy my Keto Big Mac Chicken Patties, which is another comforting meal perfect for busy nights.
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 cup chopped vegetables of your choosing (zucchini, bell peppers, broccoli, or all)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced or 1 tsp minced garlic from a jar.
- 1 medium to large onion, diced
- 1 cup chicken broth (or 1 cup water + 1 tsp of my Keto Chicken Bouillon Paste)
- 3-4 tablespoons of butter
- 1 teaspoon creole seasoning (optional)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (optional, add at the end)
Instructions:
- Place chicken in the crock pot.
- Add chopped vegetables, chicken broth, garlic, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Place the butter on top.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
- If using, sprinkle shredded cheese on top in the last 10 minutes.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
🧾 Nutrition Information
Serving Size: 1 bowl
Servings Per Recipe: 6
| Per Serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 325 kcal |
| Fat | 21 g |
| Protein | 27 g |
| Total Carbs | 3.2 g |
| Fiber | 0.8 g |
| Net Carbs | 2.4 g |
Disclaimer: Nutrition is estimated using a third-party calculator and is for informational purposes only.
This crock pot chicken is especially good served with my Keto Cheesy Biscuits for an easy, filling dinner.
Tips / Notes:
- Serve over my Keto Cauliflower Mash, Spanish Cauliflower “Rice”, or Cheesy Cauliflower Rice.
- Swap veggies based on what you have on hand. The easier the better for some nights.
- Double the recipe to have leftovers for lunch or freezer meals.
- Add heavy whipping cream to enhance the flavor. This is one of my favorite additions. If you have some on hand, add a splash! You won’t be disappointed.
- Great for busy weeknights — set it in the morning and come home to a ready meal.
- For something with a little crunch on the side, try serving this with my Keto Almond Crackers.
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Final Thoughts
If slow-cooker meals make life easier, be sure to check out my Creamy Ranch Chicken Chili, another low-effort dinner the whole family loves.
This keto crock pot dinner is the ultimate tired-mom-friendly recipe — simple, low-carb, and delicious. Give it a try and make weeknight dinners stress-free! What did you think of the recipe? Let me know down below!