Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken Recipe with Bacon – Kasey Trenum
This creamy slow cooker chicken recipe is the perfect meal for the night of the week! It’s so quick and easy to do; Throw your ingredients in the clay pot and let it cook all day! This is sure to become one of your favorite keto slow cooker recipes when you need a quick takeaway.
SLOW COOKER CHEESEY CHICKEN RECIPE WITH BACON
This recipe
base is similar to Keto Crack Chicken; However, I reduced the cream cheese and added spices and cheddar cheese for a different flavor. This low-carb cheese chicken is perfect for busy nights of the week when you need a recipe that It is cooked while you are at work or busy with the kids! Everyone in your family will enjoy this recipe, even those who aren’t on a low-carb or keto diet plan! This slow cooking chicken cheese recipe is sure to be a hit! If you don’t want to make this recipe in the slow cooker, here is the instant cooker recipe you can use instead.
Is this slow cooker chicken casserole with Keto bacon recipe?
yes! This recipe is 100% keto. With only 2 total carbs and 1 gram of fiber, this recipe has 1 net carbohydrate, making it the perfect meal on a keto/low-carb diet.
Ingredients: Boneless and skinless chicken
breasts
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- I prefer skinless chicken breasts; You could use boneless chicken thighs instead
- Butter – Butter always adds amazing flavor and fat needed for this recipe
- Seasoning of poultry, rosemary, thyme and garlic – spices improve everything and add great flavor. If you don’t have fresh garlic, you can also use a teaspoon of garlic powder.
- broth – Chicken broth adds more flavor than water when chicken is cooked slowly.
- Cooked Bacon – Crispy bacon makes everything better.
- Heavy Whipped Cream and Cream Cheese – Adds flavor and fat and helps thicken the sauce.
- Cheese – Cheese is an amazing addition to this dish for a sticky chicken dish with cheese.
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Chicken
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Step 1: Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then add the chicken, butter, seasonings and chicken broth to the slow cooker.
Step 2: Next, crumble the cooked bacon over the chicken mixture. To cook the bacon, place it in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crispy or in a skillet in the oven at 375 until cooked.
Step 3:
Cook chicken casserole mixture over high heat for 3 1/2 hours or low for 6
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Step 4: Add thick whipped cream and a tablespoon of cream cheese. Stir to combine all ingredients. Using 2 forks, crush the chicken in the slow cooker.
Step 5: Add 1 3/4 cups of cheddar cheese (or more if desired), then crumble 3 more pieces of cooked bacon on top. Place the top back in the slow cooker and let the cheese melt. Garnish with parsley or chives and serve. Enjoy!
How to Store Chicken with Cheese and
Slow Cook Bacon
For storage, allow the chicken cheese casserole to reach room temperature and place it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Can you make this recipe ahead of time?
Yes, this recipe is perfect for preparing meals so it can be made in advance! To prepare it in advance, follow the instructions on the recipe card below, allow the keto casserole to reach room temperature, and place it in a freezer-compatible container. Place it in the freezer for up to 3 months.
How to Reheat Keto Slow Cooker Chicken Casserole
with Bacon
To reheat, place the low-carb chicken casserole in a microwave- and microwave-safe container at intervals of 30 seconds or more, depending on whether you’re heating a serving or the entire creamy chicken recipe until it warms up well. If it is frozen, place the casserole in the fridge overnight to thaw it and then reheat it in the microwave.
What to serve this recipe with?
This recipe is super versatile, and several keto side dishes pair very well; here are some of my favorites:
- Low-carb roasted vegetables Southern
- green
- broccoli bacon salad
- Air-fried Broccoli recipe
- In addition to these sides, maybe try it with Easy Keto Chaffle Recipe for the perfect keto sandwich!
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Easy Air Broccoli Recipe
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