Keto Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings is a tasty and flavorful dish with reduced carbs. It is warm, creamy, and has a strong flavor, making it ideal for lazy weekends or hectic weekdays when you want dinner ready in minutes. The chicken cooks slowly till it’s soft enough to shred with a fork, soaking up the flavorful broth and seasonings along the way. This keto variation uses a keto dough that remains soft and pillowy while retaining its shape in the slow cooker, in place of regular flour dumplings. The end product is a bowl of comfort food that tastes familiar but fits well within a keto diet. Everything cooks in a pot and has a better flavor. This Keto Crock Pot Chicken is made with less effort and freezes well for up to two months.
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STATISTICAL OVERVIEW:
- Course: Main, Dinner
- Caloric content: 420 kcal
- Diet: Keto, Low Carb, Gluten Free
- Time for prep: 15 minutes
- Cuisine: American
- Cook time: 6 hours
- Size/serving: 1 1/2 cups
- Mode of cooking: Slow cooker
- Yield in total: 6
- Level of difficulty: Easy
- Overall time: 6 hours 15 minutes
TOOLS:
- Spatula
- Forks
- Crock pot
- Parchment paper
- Bowls
- Measuring spoons and cups
INGREDIENTS:
KETO DUMPLINGS:
- 2 big eggs
- 1 1/2 tsps of baking powder
- 2 tbsps of butter, melted
- 1/4 cup of heavy cream
- Two tbsps of coconut flour
- Almond flour, 1 1/2 cups
- Half a tsp of salt
CHICKEN BASE:
- Salt
- 2 tbsp of butter
- 1 tsp of garlic powder
- Half a tsp of black pepper
- One cup of heavy cream
- 2 lbs of boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tsp of dried thyme
- 4 cups of chicken broth
- One tsp of onion powder
INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR KETO SUBSTITUTION:
BUTTER:
- Butter improves the richness. As a replacement, use ghee or avocado oil.
HEAVY CREAM:
- Heavy cream naturally thickens the stew. You can use high-fat coconut milk as a keto substitute, but it gives a slight sweetness.
CHICKEN THIGHS:
- Chicken thighs keep the broth thick and juicy even after a long boiling time. You can use chicken breasts, though they may become slightly drier after long cooking.
COCONUT FLOUR:
- Coconut flour helps build up the dumplings. If almond flour is removed, increase the amount slightly and chill the dough before shaping.
CHICKEN BROTH:
- The foundation flavor is built using chicken broth. Choose a low-sodium, keto broth. For an extra-rich flavor, try bone broth.
ALMOND FLOUR:
- The dumplings’ structure is made up of almond flour. Do not completely substitute with coconut flour because it absorbs too much moisture.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Fill the crockpot with the chicken thighs.
- Include salt, butter, chicken broth, pepper, thyme, powder of onion and garlic.
- Then close the cooker and cook them for five hours on a normal flame.
- Cut the chicken with two forks after removing it.
- Mix in heavy cream.
- Stir all the dumpling components till a tender dough forms in a bowl.
- Make small tablespoon-size dumplings and carefully place them into the crockpot.
- Cover the dumplings and cook till they are set properly, for about an hour.
- Carefully mix it and serve these dumplings hot.
TIPS:
- To make a dumpling shape, use parchment paper to avoid it from sticking.
- After using cream, try and adjust the salt.
- While the dumplings are cooking, you have to keep the cover closed.
- To provide a fresh flavor, sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.
- In the end, remove the lid for twenty minutes if the soup becomes too thin.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
COMFORT PAIRINGS:
- Keto Mashed Cauliflower
- Keto Cheddar Biscuits
VEGETABLE SIDES:
- Keto Roasted Cauliflower
- Garlic Butter Green Beans
DRINKS:
- Herbal Keto Tea
- Keto Bone Broth Mug
FRESH GREENS:
- Spinach Avocado Salad
- Keto Cucumber Herb Salad
STORAGE INFORMATION:
REFRIGERATION:
- Keep in a closed bowl for four days. Carefully warm it up to retain the soft dumplings.
FREEZING:
- Store for two months. When the dumpling defrosts, it becomes tender but keeps a flavorful taste.
FAQs:
May I cook at high temperatures?
- Yes, you can cook chicken for at least three hours and then put the dumplings into the chicken and again cook for forty-five minutes.
Could I use veggies?
- Sure, you can add celery or mushrooms, which work properly without increasing carb counts.
Why are my dumplings so thick?
- The reason for dense dumplings is that the dough is mixed for a long time, or you add too much flour.
Do the dumplings break apart?
- No, as long as they are not whisked before their time.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
Sugar: 2 g
Caloric content: 420
Net carbs: 6 g
Fiber: 2 g
Sodium: 620 mg
Fats: 32 g
One single portion: 1 1/2 cups
Proteins: 30 g
Total carbs: 8 g