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Think you have no time to cook a decent low carb chicken soup? Think again! This keto Mexican chicken soup recipe requires only 4 simple ingredients. Simply dump them in and let the crock pot do the cooking!
One of my goals is to spend less time in the kitchen. So, I’ve been making more easy recipes like this low carb Mexican chicken soup.
I usually overeat when I’m surrounded by food. Therefore, getting out of the kitchen also helps keep me from snacking too much. And low carb soups are an easy way to get back on track.
Last year, I rediscovered the Crock Pot. When I got my first one over 20 years ago, I used it mainly for slow cooking chicken in a store bought sauce. But these days, I use my own homemade keto BBQ sauce recipe.
I love dump and go low carb recipes. And I’d like to get back into using the slow cooker more often for simple recipes like keto soup.
How to make Mexican chicken soup in the crock pot
You only need 4 ingredients to make this ridiculously easy keto chicken soup in the slow cooker. And, it’s a dump and go recipe that gets you out of the kitchen fast!
Simply drop in raw chicken meat, salsa, chicken stock or broth, and cheese into your crock pot, turn it on, and walk away. It’s that easy!
Shredding the chicken
The chicken will be fully cooked after a few hours. That’s when you want to take it out and shred it up into smaller pieces.
You can use two forks to shred the meat. But placing the chicken in a mixing bowl and shredding it with an electric hand mixer speeds up the process.
Once it’s shredded, add the chicken to the crock pot. Since the chicken is fully cooked, the soup is ready to be served.
If you want to speed things along, use leftover roasted or rotisserie chicken that’s already cooked. That way, you just shred the cooked chicken and heat the soup until it’s hot and the cheese is melted.
Why you’ll love this slow cooker Mexican chicken soup
There’s very little work you have to do to enjoy a delicious bowl of crock pot Mexican chicken soup for lunch or dinner other than shredding the chicken.
And this keto soup is only about 400 calories per serving with around 5g net carbs. The fat content is fairly high too. With about 20 grams per servings, it really fills you up and keeps you full for hours.
You can easily prepare this low carb chicken soup in the morning before work and allow it cook while you are away. That’s because preparation can easily done in less than 5 minutes!
You’ll come home from work with a hot meal cooked and ready to eat. All you need to do it shred the chicken and it’s good to go!
How to prevent overcooking
A programmable crock pot allows you to set the cooking time. Then it automatically switches to the warm setting. So if you’re going to be out most of the day, it’s best to use one slow cooker with a programmable timer.
Keto Mexican Chicken Soup Recipe
Do you love the convenience of crock pot cooking? What types of low carb crock pot recipes would you like to see?
If you want another simple dump and go recipe, take a look at my keto slow cooker Buffalo Chicken. And be sure to check out my list of other great low carb crock pot recipes!
Or, if you’re into pressure cooking, I’ve put together a collection of low carb Instant Pot soup recipes at Community Table.
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Low Carb Crock Pot Chicken Soup
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken pieces boneless/skinless, I used thigh meat
- 15.5 ounces chunky salsa I used Tostitos
- 15 ounces chicken bone broth
- 8 ounces Monterey or Pepper Jack cheese cubed small or shredded
Instructions
- Place chicken pieces at the bottom of a 6 quart crock pot.
- Add remaining ingredients.
- Cook on high 3-4 hours or low 6-8 hours.
- Remove chicken pieces and shred chicken. Return to crock.
- Serve hot.
Notes
Low Carb Sweeteners | Keto Sweetener Conversion Chart
Nutrition
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Michelle
Can you use marinara sauce instead of salsa
Lisa MarcAurele
I should work, but taste would be different and you’ll likely want to add seasonings.
Vickie Nachtrieb
This has become a favorite. Super easy & loads of flavor.
Amy
We love this soup, but would like it to be a little more Spicy. What can i add without making it salty?
Lisa MarcAurele
Maybe some ground cayenne pepper or hot chili peppers?
Fran Simpson
Another new family favorite (even my picky grandson likes it and that is MAJOR). Thanks for the recipe. Such an easy recipe and I wouldn’t change a thing!
Melanie Traub
Love this easy easy & super yummy recipe! Could I add cream cheese toward the end for something a bit creamier? I don’t want to ruin it because it is already great but am wondering. Thx!
Lisa MarcAurele
You could add cream cheese at the end or use it in place of some of the other cheese.
Anita
Are you the person that has the recipe for Keto ice cream bars?
Lisa MarcAurele
I have peanut butter ice cream bars so might not be me.
PL
I made this soup today. as it cooked – it smelled wonderful & when it was done I served up a bowl. I was disappointed that it was SO salty! I did add a partial pkge of taco seasoning & a little cumin. However -I don’t think those would give it the over salted taste. If anyone has suggestions on what can be done to reduce the saltyiness – I’d be happy to know!
dania
Add in half a potato to it and let cook a few minutes and remove the potato
Becca
Skip the taco seasoning and use low sodium broth/salsa.
Karen
Why are the most delicious recipes I’ve tried only a handful of ingredients? Anyway just had a bowl of this and it’s delicious!! I shredded a block of cheese within seconds in my food processor and it all melted just fine. Definitely making this again soon!
Paris
Hey lisa,
Can we use regular chicken broth instead of chicken bone broth?
Lisa MarcAurele
Yes. I use them interchangeably.
Dawn
Amazing!!!
Kelley
I can’t believe I waited so long to make this! It was so simple and so good. I already had some roasted chicken thighs left over from a different meal. So I added the chicken broth (I doubled the broth because I like brothy soups), the cheese, shredded, and the salsa into the crockpot, along with a couple tbsp of cream cheese. When it was mostly melted, I stuck in an immersion blender and blended it smooth, like another commenter did here. Then I added the chicken I already had on hand. It was absolutely delish! I wish I had 100 more recipes this easy and tasty.
Amanda
The soup was really good, except the cheese. I added cubes and they were just rubbery globs. Did I miss something? The cheese was in there for about 3 hours.
Lisa MarcAurele
Some cheese melts better than others. As mentioned, grating the cheese or using a soft cheese like cream cheese works better.
Vonnie Frazier
This soup is fantastic! I read one comment about using a blender, so I used my immersion blender, and made the entire pot of soup this creamy, yummy delicious thing! Last night was my first time making it~ The cheese melted just fine in my old crock pot. I used Pepper Jack cheese, and cubed it.
Lisa MarcAurele
Thanks for reminder on using an immersion blender to make a creamier soup!
Nancy
My whole family really enjoyed this recipe. I’m definitely doubling the recipe next time. My hubby ate 3 bowls in one sitting LOL! The only thing I added because I like a creamier soup is 4 oz of regular cream cheese.
Lisa MarcAurele
Thanks for sharing! Great idea adding in cream cheese.
Jill
This sounds wonderful and I’ll def try it. The only snag is in the nutritional info it list the serving size as 1 bowl….way too much wiggle room there. Could you be a little more precise on this for me, thanks!
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Lisa MarcAurele
It’s roughly 1.5 cups. It’s calculated by evenly dividing the total amount into 6 servings.
Jen
This is the most amazing, simple soup. My Texan husband asks for it all the time. Takes 5 minutes to put together in the slow cooker and 5 minutes 4 hours later to shred the chicken. A breeze – and leftovers are AMAZING!
Lisa MarcAurele
It’s definitely a time saver!
Jessica
Tried this today in the instant pot! Love it! thanks for the recipe!
Lisa MarcAurele
Good to know it works out in the Instant Pot too.
Teri Anne
How long in the instant pot? Please!
Lisa MarcAurele
I’d say about 10 minutes on “soup” and then a natural pressure release.
Lynn
How long do u put on for in a instant pot?
Lisa MarcAurele
I’d use similar times to the low carb taco soup recipe.
Rita P.
I made this and it was delicious! I cubed the cheese but they didn’t melt all the way so next time I will shred. I froze the soup in individual servings – great for work! I add a dollop of sour cream after reheating.
Lisa MarcAurele
Shredding the cheese will allow it to melt faster.
Janet
Super easy and only a few ingredients. Sooooo yummy!
Victoria
Thanks for the recipe, your soup has nice flavor. I used a whole chicken with double the chicken broth , extra salsa and a finely diced, seeded jalapeño.
Jodi DunnDaugherty
HI! This looks delish!!! Do you know the conversion for using chicken breasts in the Instant Pot? And about how many breasts?? Thank you!!
Lisa
You shouldn’t need to cook this long in the Instant Pot. I’d say about 10 minutes at high pressure. And I’d say about 2-3 half breasts of chicken.
Jodi D
Ty so much!!
Michelle
Can you use some other sauce instead of salsa
Lisa
Salsa is what gives the taste and consistency. There are different types of salsa that you can try like salsa verde.
Nancy Baker
I used a pork butt roast that I roasted and had too much meat on hand. It was delicious and so tender after cooking again in the crockpot. I will try to freeze the rest.
X
Can it be frozen?
Lisa
I haven’t tried freezing, but it should be okay.
Rita P.
I have frozen the soup in individual servings with great results. Perfect for lunches!
Tasha405
This has become a big favorite at our house! I make it at least twice a month and I double and sometimes triple the recipe so we ALWAYS have a lot of leftovers!! The only thing I changed was that I added an envelope of taco seasoning to get a little more spice & flavor from it. Game changer! I’ve always made it with chicken but I just got a big pork tenderloin on sale and I think I’m gonna try it with that this week! Thanks for the great recipe, this keto family of 4 loves it! ?
Marcella Rice
I don’t understand where you got the number for all the fat.
Lisa
It was calculated using a couple different nutritional calculator. I just checked it again with the current software I use and updated. The number is similar to what was there before.
Sandy Pizzio
Turned out great and still make again! I used leftover shredded rotisserie chicken, added about a tablespoon of cumin, and used cream cheese for half of the cheese. Simmered on the stove, covered for about an hour and a half. The chicken was already cooked, so I was just trying to bring all the flavor together. Easy and delicious. Thanks Lisa!
Lisa
You’re welcome Sandy!
John L
Have made this several times now exactly as printed with wonderful results. The first time my wife and I were watching a movie. Later, we noticed there were no leftovers. Because of convenience, I use chicken base to make stock in everything. I have not noticed a sacrifice in taste. I used Happy Farms brand of pepper jack from Aldi’s. Cheese tasted great and melted just fine. Having read the comments, I will start adding some of the changes suggested by others to this recipe. Thanks, Lisa for a great recipe.
Lisa
You’re welcome. Thanks for sharing your success with the recipe John!
Marcey
Absolutely delicious! Restaurant quality soup! “Cheated” by using rotisserie chicken and only heating on stove for an hour. Finally believe I found the meal that’s going to keep me on low carb! Thanks!
Abigail
I used hot salsa and hot cheese. Sooo spicy and delicious! Quick and easy! Will make again!
Melinda
Loved it. I used 4 chicken breasts, 2 cans organic diced tomatoes with green chiles instead of salsa, added cheddar cheese after it had cooked 6 hours, and added 1/2 T taco seasoning and 1 T Franks hot sauce. I served with 2 T sour cream and diced avocado. It was perfect.
Kimberly Hall
Has anyone tried salsa verde. Thats,all i have in my frige
Lisa
I haven’t, but it should work out fine.
jimmy
Could ground beef be substituted for chicken?
Lisa
I’d probably brown it first, but should work otherwise.
Easy Roasted
This was SO tasty and SO easy! It’s definitely going in the meal rotation!May I use white meat in this soup like chicken breast and if so how much? Thanks for all your great recipes!!
Lisa
Any chicken meat is fine and amount doesn’t need to be exact. I’d just use what looks about right to you. 🙂
Cynthia
Lisa,I just started Keto first of May. You say it makes 6 servings. Is that a cup, 1 1/2 cups or 1/2 cup?
Lisa
It’s about a cup or a little more.