This Keto Slow Cooker Zesty Ranch Chicken is an easy, low carb weeknight dinner! This keto crockpot chicken is the perfect meal prep recipe
Keto Crockpot Chicken
Slow cooker recipes are such a life saver, aren’t they? This Keto Slow Cooker Zesty Ranch Chicken is one of the easiest recipes out there. No pan searing or chopping required! For this slow cooker meal we add chicken breast, butter, cream cheese, ranch seasoning and pepperoncini peppers, just pop the lid on and let it cook low and slow all day!
No fuss dinners are a must at my house, and this recipe definitely fits the bill. Earlier this week we had this Taco Spaghetti Squash Casserole, which made for perfect leftovers! If you’re looking for another quick meal, these Air Fryer Buffalo Wings make the rounds in our house at least once a month. I’ve also been doing a lot of sheet pan dinners lately (hello, no cleanup!), and one of my favorite recipes is for Easy Sheet Pan Fajitas, which are a delicious way to stick to my keto diet!
Ingredients for Keto Ranch Chicken
- Chicken breast- fresh or frozen
- Butter
- Cream cheese- I used full fat
- Ranch seasoning packet
- Pepperoncini peppers- optional, but they add a great flavor!
How do I make keto slow cooker chicken?
This keto crockpot chicken couldn’t be any easier. First, place all of the ingredients into the slow cooker. Next, mix everything well and put the lid on your crock pot. Finally, let your keto ranch chicken cook on low for 8 hours. When you’re ready to eat, shred the chicken and peppers. That’s it! The pepperoncini peppers aren’t very spicy, but they do add a nice kick. You could remove those instead of shredding if you prefer, but they give a nice flavor while cooking!
If you’re looking for a way to make this recipe even easier, try using these crock pot liners. These liners mean there is no clean up to this meal! I love keto slow cooker recipes because they are just so easy. These Slow Cooker Carnitas are another great Mexican dish that my family can’t get enough of!
How should I store and reheat keto ranch chicken?
Store any leftovers in an air-tight container and keep in the fridge up to 5 days or in the freezer up to four months. When ready to reheat, microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until heated through completely. If you’re using this in a casserole or skillet recipe, you might not need to reheat separately. Just throw it into any recipe (thawed) that calls for cooked or shredded chicken!
Keto Crockpot Chicken meal prep
This is an ideal meal prep recipe! You can cook several pounds of chicken just like this in one day, then portion out for separate meals to be used when you need them. It’s a good all-purpose recipe and can work in casseroles, soups, tacos, lunches–anything that requires shredded chicken! Here is list of my favorite recipes for shredded chicken– each of these is perfect for meal prep!
You can make single servings work as protein-packed add-ons for lunch salads- I love it in this Chicken Taco Salad. This keto ranch chicken is also great as a quick filling for wraps- this Spicy Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap would be ideal!- or quesadilla stuffing. The creamy touch added by the cream cheese makes it perfect for lettuce wraps or sandwiches.
You can do all sorts of things with this chicken, but I really like to make “keto tacos.” For tacos, I create a cheese shell by popping a few slices of provolone in a single layer on a silicone baking mat and pop under the broiler. Just watch carefully they cook quickly! If you’re looking for a low-carb tortilla option, try these Zucchini Tortillas for a keto-friendly version! You could also use this keto ranch chicken on a chaffle and have a low carb chicken sandwich!
More Keto Crockpot Chicken Recipes
Who doesn’t love a good crock pot recipe? These “set it and forget it” meals will be a lifesaver for your weekdays! This Keto White Chicken Chili will warm you up all winter long. This Buffalo Chicken Soup recipe is technically an Instant Pot recipe, but you can easily make it in your slow cooker. I’m also obsessed with this Keto Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Soup– a keto crockpot chicken recipe that will cure your Mexican craving! And one of the most versatile foods around- Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken!
More Keto Slow Cooker Recipes
- Slow Cooker Cabbage Roll Soup (keto + low carb)
- Keto Cabbage Roll Soup (keto + low carb)
- Slow Cooker Ginger Garlic Pork Tenderloin (keto + low carb)
- Mexican Shredded Beef (keto + low carb)
- Slow Cooker Carnitas with with Jalapeno Slaw (keto + low carb)
More ways to use keto slow cooker chicken:
- Jalapeno Popper Chicken Skillet
- Keto Buffalo Chicken Taquitos
- Spicy Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap
- Keto Broccoli Cheddar Chicken
- Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Keto Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken
Keto Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken! This dish is so easy and perfect for busy weeknights! Less than 1 net carb per serving.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds of chicken breast
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 (1 ounce) package Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning mix
- 8-10 jarred pepperoncini peppers
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a small slow cooker (I use a 2 quart and it fits perfectly)
- Cook on low for 8 hours.
- Stir and shred the chicken and peppers when ready to serve.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: About 3/4 cup chickenAmount Per Serving: Calories: 203Total Fat: 9.8gCholesterol: 102.1mgSodium: 163.7mgCarbohydrates: 1gNet Carbohydrates: 1gFiber: 0gSugar: .5gProtein: 26.4g
