Best Mexican Style Slow Cooker Keto Chicken Stew

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  • prep time

    prep time

    10 min

  • cook time

    cook time

    6 h 0 min

  • ready time

    ready time

    6 h 10 min

Best Mexican Style Slow Cooker Keto Chicken Stew

8 ratings

This hearty dish comprises incredibly tender chicken breasts, various spices, and lots of iron-rich spinach, all swimming in a creamy coconut soup. It is an easy recipe that takes only 5 minutes of active prepping. Then, the crockpot takes over and you end up with a creamy Mexican-style chicken and spinach dish that melts in the mouth. We guarantee you this is one of the best Keto slow cooker chicken recipes out there.

What can you serve with this Keto slow cooker chicken?

This Mexican dish has a perfect protein, fat, and veggie ratio. You don’t need to serve it with anything, but you could enjoy it with cauliflower rice, Keto nachos, or these low-carb almond flour tortillas: https://my.carbmanager.com/meals/my-foods?dialog=food-detail:ug:c95e9f88-e598-887d-97c2-01bb24809ea7

Is this recipe suitable for meal prep?

This is a perfect Keto slow cooker chicken recipe because it allows you to cook a large batch without extra effort. You can double the recipe, serve half of it at dinner, then meal prep the rest. Prepare this Keto chicken as per instructions, divide it into 2 or more containers, and store them in the fridge. When you’re ready to eat, place one container in the microwave until heated through.

Can you make it in an instant pot?

Absolutely, many Keto slow cooker recipes can also be prepared in an instant pot! If you are using one, then you can sauté the onions and peppers first to boost the flavor. Then you can add the remaining ingredients, lock the lid into place, and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes. Once cook time is done, let the pressure release then unlock the lid. Shred the chicken, mix in the chopped spinach, and let it sit for a few minutes. Finally, mix in the coconut milk and lemon juice, and serve.

  • Net Carbs

    5.4 g

  • Fiber

    2.6 g

  • Total Carbs

    8 g

  • Protein

    46.4 g

  • Fats

    16.1 g

362 cals

Best Mexican Style Slow Cooker Keto Chicken Stew

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Ingredients

  • Chicken breast

    Chicken breast

    2 large - split

  • Onion, white, yellow or red, raw

    Onion, white, yellow or red, raw

    0.25 small

  • Red bell peppers, raw

    Red bell peppers, raw

    0.25 small

  • Garlic

    Garlic

    1 clove

  • Cumin, ground

    Cumin, ground

    1 tsp

  • Paprika

    Paprika

    0.5 tsp

  • Oregano, dried

    Oregano, dried

    0.5 tsp

  • Chili Powder

    Chili Powder

    0.5 tsp

  • Salt

    Salt

    0.5 tsp

  • Black pepper

    Black pepper

    0.25 tsp

  • Chicken broth

    Chicken broth

    0.75 cup

  • Spinach, raw

    Spinach, raw

    0.25 bunch

  • Coconut milk, fresh (liquid from grated meat, water added)

    Coconut milk, fresh (liquid from grated meat, water added)

    0.33 cup

  • Lemon

    Lemon

    1 tbsp

  • Cilantro

    Cilantro

    0.25 cup, chopped

Recipe Steps

steps 5

6 h 10 min

  • Step 1

    Start by measuring and portioning out the ingredients. Finely chop the onion and red bell pepper. Add them to the slow cooker.
    Step 1
  • Step 2

    Mince the garlic and add it to the slow cooker. Add the cumin, paprika, oregano, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Finally, add the chicken stock, and give everything a good mix.
    Step 2
  • Step 3

    Turn on your slow cooker, and cook for 4 hours on high or 6 hours on low. Take out the chicken, shred it, and return it to the stew. Finely chop the spinach and add it in.
    Step 3
  • Step 4

    Let the spinach sit in for a couple of minutes until it slightly wilts. Finally, add the coconut milk and lemon juice. Stir, taste, and adjust seasoning if needed.
    Step 4
  • Step 5

    Divide the stew into 2 bowls. Garnish with cilantro leaves. Serve immediately.
    Step 5

Comments 20

  • AmazingAvocado447753

    AmazingAvocado447753 2 years ago

    Goodness it doesn't even add all the ingredients from the ingredients list to the recipe.

    • FortuitousKetone304627

      FortuitousKetone304627 2 years ago

      This was so good! I did add quite a few things that I’m sure upped the calories a lot. I cooked it in the instant pot, following the directions on here, and it was so fast. I added a bag of shredded cabbage in with the onions and garlic to sauté at the beginning. Then in the last step, when, adding the spinach, I added some chopped zucchini. To serve, we sprinkled it with a little Mexican blend cheese, some diced avocado, and a shot of Sriracha. The whole family loved it!

      • RemarkableArugula331695

        RemarkableArugula331695 2 years ago

        How big is the bowl? Are the ingredients for just one bowl or two? There doesn’t seem to be a lot of liquid.

        • SplendidCauliflower653092

          SplendidCauliflower653092 2 years ago

          Can I substitute kale for the spinach?

          • MostlySonnie

            MostlySonnie 2 years ago

            Definitely!

        • UnbelievableKale113924

          UnbelievableKale113924 2 years ago

          This was great. I had my doubts when putting it together when I saw how much chicken compared to the rest of the ingredients but it was fine. I ended up using left over chicken from meal prep and a dinner. I also just added the cilantro right to the crockpot near the end and used everything including stems, leaves hardly have flavor. I also added 2 sliced jalapeños for some heat. I used this as a meal to break a 24 hour fast after some bone broth and MCT. It was fantastic. I will make it again. I did make an 8 bowl version.

          • RemarkableRadish887826

            RemarkableRadish887826 2 years ago

            I cut the cook time to 30 minutes! Got a rotisserie chicken, shredded it and followed the recipe by cooking on the stovetop in a pot! Added the chicken to it last. Took about 30 minutes overall.

            • StellarRadish291385

              StellarRadish291385 3 years ago

              Was my first crock pot recipe! It is delicious! My kids loved it too and wanted to make street tacos with the meat from it. I quadrupled the first batch and put it into properly portioned freezer bowls. It’s has frozen and then reheated really well. I just take it out of the freezer the morning of that I will have it for dinner and then pop it in the microwave and delicious dinner ready to go! I do add some cayenne pepper, sour cream and cheddar cheese to it occasionally as well.

              • Mrs.Skibum

                Mrs.Skibum 3 years ago

                Made it for the whole family, thank goodness I planned for them to have seconds, they loved it. Tip: I used boneless skinless chicken thighs in substitute for chicken breast, I weighed them out and it turned out amazing.

                • Graeme

                  Graeme 3 years ago

                  Absolutely delicious so filling and flavourful

                  • Val

                    Val 3 years ago

                    Can I substitute chicken thighs instead of chicken breast. If so how many thighs equal 2 beast?

                    • Mrs.Skibum

                      Mrs.Skibum 3 years ago

                      missvickie.con said "Generally, two thighs will equal the breast." and "Sure, there are differences in the protein and fat content, but it’s not a huge gap."

                  • Kathy Hall

                    Kathy Hall 3 years ago

                    Fabulous recipe. I used chipotle chili powder. Will definitely make it again.

                    • TinaG63

                      TinaG63 3 years ago

                      How much did this recipe yield?

                  • Erika

                    Erika 3 years ago

                    Looks so yummy but can one use canned coconut milk? I don’t have access to fresh coconut.

                    • atlmom

                      atlmom 2 years ago

                      can you use almond milk instead of coconut milk

                    • recipewriter

                      recipewriter 3 years ago

                      Of course, canned will work just fine!

                  • Amanda-SanDiego

                    Amanda-SanDiego 3 years ago

                    This recipe indicates in one place that it makes 6 servings, and in another place that it yields 2 bowls. Please clarify how many servings this recipe yields.

                    • DarkestDoll

                      DarkestDoll 3 years ago

                      I'm currently making it and the measurements are for two bowls for certain. I have tripled everything

                    • SkinnyBitch

                      SkinnyBitch 3 years ago

                      I was noticing the same thing. Guess we’ll have to measure out 10.9 oz/310 grams for one serving.