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August 30, 2018 By Sabra 14 Comments

Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Soup | Keto, Crock Pot

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Try this super easy recipe for Chicken Broccoli Alfredo soup, for a quick set it and forget it meal that the entire family will love! 

slow cooker chicken broccoli alfredo soup in a white bowl, with steamed broccoli and shredded Parmesan cheese on the side

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The season of over sized sweaters, pumpkin spiced everything, and best of all warm soups and stews is upon us! I don’t know about you, but I CAN’T wait!

I have already started building up my cold weather, comfort food recipe collection and this soup is currently taking the number one spot. 

Alfredo is one of my favorites so making it into a creamy soup only seemed to make sense. The Alfredo flavor in this soup is pretty mild, but you can amp it up by adding in more Parmesan and even stirring in some butter right before you eat it.

slow cooker chicken broccoli alfredo soup in a white bowl

Ingredients & Substitutions

I wanted to keep this recipe super basic and something that people who are eating a ketogenic diet, and those who aren’t could enjoy just the same.

I opted to use chicken breast, but you could use boneless skinless chicken thighs, turkey or even shrimp. If you want to cut down the cooking time, you could also use precooked chicken, like leftover rotisserie chicken.

I prefer chunkier soups without a ton of broth, but if you want a ‘soupier’ soup just add some more broth. I use chicken broth, but vegetable broth or bone broth would also work just as well. 

I kept it even easier by using frozen chopped broccoli, but you can just as easily use chopped fresh broccoli. 

I like to add in a little xanthan gum at the end of cooking which helps keep the fats from separating and thickens the soup just a tad. It doesn’t change the taste at all, so if you don’t have any, you can easily skip it. 

Lastly, I use all full fat cheeses and cream, but if you want to cut back the fat and calories, low fat varieties will work just as well although you will lose some of the richness. 

Cooking method

I have to admit that ever since I got my beloved instant pot, my crock pot has been collecting dust. I had all but forgotten how great it is at developing flavor and just how awesome it is to walk in the house after a long day to a meal already finished and waiting.

That said, you can make this in the instant pot by either using the slow cooker function or for a faster option – using the high pressure manual setting. 

If you want to do this, just cook the chicken, salt, pepper, garlic, and chicken broth on high pressure for 7 minutes (20 for frozen chicken). When the chicken is finished, shred it and slowly stir in the remaining ingredients. Allow it to sit on the keep warm setting until the broccoli is thawed and as tender as you like.

A black ladle full of chicken broccoli alfredo soup

I like to add the broccoli to the crock pot at the beginning of the cook time. This results in a ‘mushier’ broccoli, which results in my 4 year old not even realizing what he is shoveling into his mouth. I serve a little steamed broccoli on the side that can be stirred in for more texture.

If you want the broccoli to stay pretty firm, just add it in the last hour of cooking and it should be just fine.  Or you could even steam it separately and just stir it in right before serving. 

You will have the best results using pre-shredded Parmesan cheese. Add in a little at a time and stir well after each addition to prevent all the cheese from clumping together. 

I served this recipe with my homemade Keto Butter Crackers, but after I ate it, it occurred to me that it would be really amazing with parm crisps too!

Be sure to check out these other great recipes from This Mom’s Menu:

  • Creamy Chicken Taco Soup | Crock Pot or Instant Pot
  • Cheesy Spaghetti Squash Casserole with Pork Chops
  • Kentucky Hot Brown Casserole

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Don’t forget to rate and review it below! Also, be sure to tag @thismomsmenu and hashtag it #thismomsmenu on Instagram!

slow cooker chicken broccoli alfredo soup in a white bowl

Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Soup | Keto, Crock Pot

Try this super easy recipe for Chicken Broccoli Alfredo soup, for a quick set it and forget it meal that the entire family will love! 
4.67 from 12 votes
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 376kcal
Author: Sabra – This Mom’s Menu

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
  • salt and pepper
  • 3 cloves minced garlic
  • 8 oz cream cheese cubed
  • 20 oz chopped broccoli (about 7 cups)
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese plus more for serving if desired
  • 1/4 tsp Xanthan Gum optional

Instructions

  • Place the chicken breast in the bottom of the slow cooker and season liberally with salt and pepper.
  • Top with the remaining ingredients EXCEPT the Parmesan cheese and xanthan gum, cook on low for 6 hours, or high for 3 hours. 
  • When cooking time is complete, use tongs or 2 forks to shred the chicken. It should shred very easily. 
  • Add the Parmesan cheese in 1/2 cup increments, stirring after each addition. 
  • Sprinkle with the xanthan gum and stir in.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

Nutrition info for 1 serving (about 1 1/2 – 2 cups): 376 calories, 27g fat, 5g carbs, 2g fiber, 28g protein.
3 net carbs!
Be sure to read the post above for basic Instant pot directions. 
Nutrition Facts
Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Soup | Keto, Crock Pot
Amount Per Serving (0 g)
Calories 376
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 0mg 0%
Potassium 0mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 0g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Sugars 0g
Protein 0g 0%
Vitamin A 0%
Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 0%
Iron 0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Comments

  1. Laura says

    October 29, 2018 at 7:50 pm

    I made this last week. Way too much chicken. It was good but I will try a different protein source next time.

    Reply
    • Sabra says

      October 29, 2018 at 8:57 pm

      Thanks for the review Laura! I think it would be awesome with shrimp! If you try it, let me know how it goes 🙂

      Reply
  2. Payton Wilson says

    November 6, 2018 at 4:03 pm

    Trying this tonight with chicken thighs!

    Reply
    • Sabra says

      November 6, 2018 at 8:14 pm

      I hope that you enjoy it!

      Reply
  3. Adrianne says

    November 12, 2018 at 8:32 pm

    Delicious! I just made it for the 2nd time!

    Reply
  4. Kristin says

    December 4, 2018 at 7:06 pm

    Other than the terrible smell of broccoli cooking in my house all day.. this soup is AMAZING!! Thank you!

    Reply
    • Sabra says

      December 6, 2018 at 10:39 am

      Haha – yep that broccoli smell can be terrible! Glad you stuck it out and that you enjoyed the soup 🙂 Thanks for the review!

      Reply
  5. Tomeka Calmese says

    December 16, 2018 at 8:41 pm

    Made it tonight as part of my meal prep, added a small can of sweet corn and bacon bits
    Very tasty!

    Reply
  6. Kai says

    January 9, 2019 at 6:06 pm

    I made this DELICIOUS soup for the 3rd time this afternoon. Perfect comfort soup for these cold New England winter nights. I make it pretty much as outlined in the recipe with probably a little less broccoli – I just use whatever I have on hand. I do wait until the last hour to add the broccoli in, and I omit the xanthan gum because I like it “soupy”. My picky husband also loves this soup. This has become one of my FAVORITE recipes since adopting a keto lifestyle!

    Reply
  7. Debbie Perri says

    January 27, 2019 at 8:04 pm

    OMG, this was delicious!!!!! I will be adding this to my Keto rotation of meals immediately. Thank you for the recipe!

    Reply
  8. Danielle says

    February 5, 2019 at 12:55 pm

    I used chicken thighs and cooked it on the stove top just low and slow . It came out great! I only used 2 ish cups of broccoli and found it wasn’t overwhelming with broccoli. It was perfect for me and everyone here loved it!

    Reply
  9. Michelle says

    February 12, 2019 at 1:29 am

    how long do you cook the soup in slow cooker if the chicken is already precooked?

    Reply
  10. Brandy Case says

    February 12, 2019 at 9:12 am

    Can I make this with frozen chicken?

    Reply
    • Sabra says

      February 12, 2019 at 3:22 pm

      Hey Brandy, You sure can! You may need to increase the cooking time a bit, but it will work fine. Let me know how it turns out!

      Reply

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