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Keto Chicken Soup for Two

04/12/18 | Easy Weeknight Meals, Main Courses, Recipe for Two, Recipes, Soups

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This creamy Keto Chicken Soup, AKA Low-carb Chicken and “Rice” Soup is pure comfort food and so fast and easy to throw together. If you have shredded chicken on hand, this soup will take you less than 15 minutes to make.

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Hey, friends, I’m switching things up a little today and sharing one of my favorite keto recipes: Creamy Keto Chicken and Rice Soup, the rice being cauliflower rice of course.

This is pure comfort food, so rich and creamy and satisfying, it’s exactly the sort of thing you want to curl up on the couch with when the evenings are chilly.

And best of all, it’s easy and FAST to make.

Photo of shredded chicken for Keto Chicken Soup.

If you have cooked chicken on hand and some cauliflower rice (store-bought or homemade), this soup will take you less than 15 minutes to throw together, and that includes prep time.

How to Make Keto Chicken Soup

To make this soup, you just brown a little garlic in butter, toss with shredded chicken and cream cheese, and simmer for a couple minutes with chicken broth, cream, and some spices. Stir in some cooked cauliflower rice, heat through, and that’s it. It’s hardly even cooking, more like combining. 😉

Photo of Keto Chicken Soup in blue bowl with a spoonful of soup.

This recipe makes about four cups of soup, two really big servings of Keto Chicken Soup or three smaller ones and comes in at 5 net carbs. Leftovers reheat really well if you’re making it for one, and if you’re feeding someone who doesn’t eat keto, it’s so rich and creamy that it’s very non-keto eater friendly.

Wide photo of Keto Chicken Soup in blue bowl with a gold spoon.

Keto Chicken Soup Recipe Tips

  • If you don’t have shredded chicken on hand, I’ve included instructions for cooking shredded chicken below the recipe, or see my post How to Cook Shredded Chicken for step-by-step photos.
  • If you don’t want the cauliflower carbs, you can omit the cauliflower rice, and the soup is still delicious.
  • Looking for more keto-friendly recipes? Try my Bacon and Feta Stuffed Chicken Breast, Keto Fried Rice, and Keto Chicken in Cream Sauce.
Square photo of Keto Chicken Soup in blue bowl.

Keto Chicken Soup

This creamy Keto Chicken Soup, AKA Low-carb Chicken and "Rice" Soup is pure comfort food and so fast and easy to throw together. If you have shredded chicken on hand, this soup will take you less than 15 minutes to make.
5 from 9 votes
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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
Servings (Hover or Click to Change Yield): 2 to 3 servings
Calories: 488kcal
Author: Tracy

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons (1oz) butter
  • 2 cloves garlic pressed or minced
  • 2 cups shredded chicken 2 small/1 large chicken breast
  • 4 ounces cream cheese cubed
  • 2 cups (1 14.5oz can) chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried parsley flakes optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder optional
  • 1 1/2 cup cauliflower rice cooked
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until lightly golden, about 30 seconds. Add chicken and stir until coated in butter.
  • Add cubed cream cheese and stir until cream cheese melts and coats the chicken.
  • Add broth, heavy cream, parsley, and onion powder. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and turn stove down so soup is just at a simmer. Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly reduced. Stir in cooked cauliflower rice and salt to taste. If your cauliflower was cold, heat soup over medium until hot.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Approximate nutritional information is for 3 servings.
Nutrition Facts
Keto Chicken Soup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 488 Calories from Fat 279
% Daily Value*
Fat 31g48%
Carbohydrates 6g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Protein 40g80%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Did you make this recipe?I'd love to see it! Tag @BakingMischief or hashtag it #BakingMischief.

Recipe Adapted From Ketogasm

Shredded chicken in a white bowl.

How to Cook Shredded Chicken

Ever wondered how to cook shredded chicken the best and easiest way possible? Look no further! Your chicken will come out moist and flavorful every time.
5 from 12 votes
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
Servings (Hover or Click to Change Yield): 4
Calories: 187kcal
Author: Tracy

Ingredients

  • Cooking spray or your favorite cooking oil
  • Boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Generously salt and pepper both sides of the chicken.
  • Heat a skillet (with a lid) over medium-high heat. Spray with cooking spray or drizzle on a bit of your favorite cooking oil. Once hot, add chicken to the pan and cook until browned, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Flip and repeat. Once browned, add about 1/2 inch of water to the pan, cover, turn heat down to medium, and cook for 5 to 8 minutes (longer if breasts are large), until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the breasts reads 165°F. If at any time all the water evaporates from the pan, add more as needed.
  • Remove from heat and allow to cool for 5 minutes. Once cooled, transfer chicken breasts to your stand mixer. With the paddle attachment, set mixer to low, working up to medium, and process chicken until mostly shredded. Don't over process--there will be a couple larger pieces you will need to finish pulling apart by hand.
  • Wash up and use your moist, shredded chicken in something delicious.

Notes

*Chicken breasts vary wildly in size, so your cooking time may vary. Just cook until your thermometer says 165°F, add water as needed, and you'll be golden. If you have huge chicken breasts, you can cut them in half for quicker cooking times.
Did you make this recipe?I'd love to see it! Tag @BakingMischief or hashtag it #BakingMischief.
This easy Keto Chicken and Rice Soup is rich, creamy, and the BEST keto comfort food. | #keto | #cauliflowerrice | #ketorecipe |

Comments | 22 comments

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Comments

  1. Kim says

    February 20, 2021 at 3:11 pm

    5 stars
    This was a terrific way to use up leftover roast chicken. So easy, and all ingredients are usually at hand, so no extra shopping trips! I’m the only soup lover in the house, so this will be my lunch for the rest of this snowy week. Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      February 22, 2021 at 2:44 pm

      So glad you enjoyed it!!

      Reply
  2. Tracy says

    November 12, 2019 at 10:15 am

    I am so anxious to make this. I have a rotisserie chicken I need to use up. Will try the suggestion to spice it up and since my husband and I do Keto, May try to top it off with some bacon pieces. Can’t wait and thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      November 13, 2019 at 6:35 am

      I hope you both enjoy it, Tracy! Love the idea of adding bacon on top!!

      Reply
  3. Dizzie Sunday says

    November 4, 2019 at 3:01 pm

    5 stars
    Bought some rotisserie chickens at Sam’s Club, today, and was looking for a Keto recipe to use one. Found your site through Pinterest and so glad I did! I doubled the recipe (husband needs lunches!) and added in some green chilies, cumin and chili powder. The original recipe is good like it is and if you want to spice it up it makes a great base to start adding in your favorite chili ingredients! So good! I will be sharing your recipe to my Keto Facebook group. Thanks for posting such a great recipe!!

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      November 5, 2019 at 2:34 pm

      Thank you! I’m so glad you enjoyed it, and I love they way you spiced it up. Your version sounds delish!

      Reply
  4. Alex Jordan says

    May 31, 2019 at 9:08 pm

    5 stars
    I found this recipe today and had to make it. This is one of the best soups I have ever made! Yumsville! Thank you!

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      June 3, 2019 at 7:46 am

      Yay! So glad you enjoyed it, Alex!

      Reply
  5. Phil Mays says

    November 29, 2018 at 4:21 pm

    My daughter made this and I tasted a sample and loved it. Tonight I made my third batch and I always add mushrooms while heating in the pan and sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on the filled bowl! Absolutely delicious!

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      November 30, 2018 at 6:55 am

      Love the idea of adding mushrooms! And so glad you enjoyed the recipe!

      Reply
  6. Amber says

    October 23, 2018 at 8:38 pm

    5 stars
    Just made this and it was a HUGE hit with the whole family!

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      October 24, 2018 at 8:25 pm

      Yay! Glad the fam liked it!

      Reply
  7. Carol says

    October 15, 2018 at 4:28 pm

    5 stars
    This is delish, and quick too,perfect on a cold day.

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      October 21, 2018 at 7:17 pm

      Nothing better than soup on a cold day. So happy to hear you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  8. Kim says

    September 3, 2018 at 6:07 pm

    Made this tonight! Absolutely delicious! This will be in my soup collection for sure! I am going to take the recipe and divide into 4 servings and pair it with a salad! So stinking good and soooooo easy!

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      September 6, 2018 at 10:41 am

      So happy you enjoyed it, Kim!

      Reply
  9. Neha says

    April 16, 2018 at 11:03 am

    5 stars
    Super creamy and rich this chicken soup looks. I am loving the fact that it is a low carb recipe. Oh and also those serving bowls. <3

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      April 16, 2018 at 2:17 pm

      Thank you, Neha!!

      Reply
  10. Dawn - Girl Heart Food says

    April 14, 2018 at 6:32 am

    5 stars
    This looks ridiculously good, Tracy!!! Love how creamy it is and genius using the cauliflower as the rice. Totally craving a huge bowl of this right now for breakfast. P.S. Those bowls are gorgeous!! Want!

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      April 16, 2018 at 9:14 am

      Thanks so much, Dawn!! And I got the bowls at World Market for a total steal! 😉

      Reply
  11. Christina says

    April 13, 2018 at 9:38 am

    Holy freaking moly – I just struck gold with your post. Not only do I have cream cheese I have to use up, but I’m on the tail end of a head cold so I’m craving soup like crazy! This recipe looks all KINDS of comforting. PINNING!

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      April 13, 2018 at 1:50 pm

      Thanks, Christina! Hope you feel better soon!!

      Reply
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