This Keto Chicken and Cauliflower Rice Soup is perfect for cold days or just when you’re looking for a hearty and delicious meal. The good part? It doesn’t take long to make at all!
Keto Chicken and Cauliflower Rice Soup
As a mom, I’m always searching for ways to get some extra veggies into our diets. I know it’s good for the kids, but I know that I also need them as well!
This is why I’m kinda obsessed with substituting cauliflower in different recipes since I’ve figured out how to make it not taste like cauliflower. It’s got a great texture and makes you think that you’re chowing down on rice! I don’t generally like cauliflower if I can taste or smell it, but have been pleasantly surprised at how well it blends into other foods if you know how to cook it right. Plus, you’re getting nutrients that are much-needed as well.
I’ve made this numerous times, and I can say, with certainty, that you think that you’re eating rice…and so does everyone else! This Keto Chicken and Cauliflower Rice Soup is a staple in our home during the cold winter months!
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Why do I fry the Cauliflower Rice in Butter and Spices?
I don’t actually like cauliflower (don’t tell!), and this is my secret to making it not taste or smell like cauliflower. And honestly, it works like a charm!
How to make tender chicken in the slow cooker for Keto Chicken and Cauliflower Rice Soup
The use of a slow cooker makes the chicken very tender. I cover the chicken with a little chicken broth (but you could use water) and add salt and pepper. Cook on high 3 hours or low for 6 hours. If you prefer you can boil the chicken on the stove instead. Cooking in the slow cooker just makes it easier for me.
I have made this soup in my Ninja 4-in-1 Multi-Cooker so that I don’t get any additional pots dirty. Once the chicken is tender, I remove it to shred and turn my Ninja to the stovetop function and follow the rest of the recipe as if I was cooking it on the stove. (Here I show you exactly HOW to shred chicken for recipes like this one!)
Other Keto Soup Recipes:
Keto Jalapeno Popper Chicken Soup
How to Store Keto Chicken & Cauliflower Rice Soup
You can store this in the fridge for three to five days and freezer for six months in airtight containers.
How to Make Keto Chicken and Cauliflower Rice Soup:
Keto Chicken and Cauliflower Rice Soup
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 8 tablespoons butter (1 stick)
- 1/4 cup celery, chopped
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 12 ounce packages Steamed Cauliflower Rice ( I used Green Giant but feel free to use whatever)
- 1 tablespoon parsley
- 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
- 3/4 teaspoon rosemary
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon pepper
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 4 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/3 cup cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Place boneless skinless chicken breasts in a slow cooker and cover with water or chicken broth and salt and pepper. Cook on high for 3 hours or low for six hours.
- Shred the cooked chicken and set aside.
- In a tall stockpot, melt butter then add the onions, garlic, and celery and saute on medium heat until they begin to get translucent.
- Meanwhile, pop the riced cauliflower steam bags in the microwave following directions on the package.
- Add the riced cauliflower and all of the spices to the veggies and saute for 7 minutes on medium heat stirring so that all of the spices and veggies get mixed in.
- Add the cream cheese and stir until melted.
- Add the shredded chicken, chicken broth and heavy cream then bring to a boil.
- Once it comes to a boil, turn down the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes with the lid off.
- Add ⅓ cup shredded cheese
- Serve
Nutrition
Kathy H says
This looks wonderful! I have a surgery coming up & I’m making some freezer meals. This is going on the list! Thanks for all the work you do providing us with great low carb recipes!
Kathy H says
I made this tonight, it is now my number one favorite low carb soup! So good! It really reminded me of my recipe for Chicken & Long Grain Wild Rice Soup. I am filling my freezer with this one!
Leanne says
Any plans to Instant-Potify this recipe? It sounds so good, but I am addicted to the ease of my Instant Pot. Thanks!
Kasey says
You can easily cook the chicken in the Instant Pot then follow the stovetop directions with the saute function of the Instant Pot.
Kristi says
Hi Kasey, if you used the IP to cook the chicken, you wouldn’t need to use the same amount of broth as you would for the slow cooker, correct? I was thinking of cooking the chicken in the IP too since it’s so fast, but wondered about the broth amount to use.
Kasey says
I don’t have enough experience to answer that. I would need to test it out and see how it came out.
Jill says
It’s look like a sauce with chicken, I’ll try it this weekend
Deb says
Delicious chicken chicken soup recipe. I don’t even like cauliflower but this recipe doesn’t even taste like it has cauliflower in it.
Mary Trenum says
It’s great when you can eat a healthy veggie like cauliflower and not even taste it! Glad you thought it was delicious!
David says
I like califlower, so you could use a fresh head also right?
.Kasey says
I’ve never made this soup with fresh cauliflower. You could try chopping the cauliflower really fine and cooking it first.
Sherry says
I used fresh riced cauliflower. I use the grater to make it “riced”. It turned out great.
Mary says
Kasey, what do you think about using boneless skinless chicken thighs? I am not a fan of white meat.
.Kasey says
Well, I’m not a fan of dark chicken. I would think it would work fine.
Kim says
I just made this with chicken thighs and it’s delicious!
LynnM says
Kasey, thank you so much for this awesome soup recipe! It sure seemed to make very large servings and will be a go-to Fall/Winter recipe! Gonna keep me warm and cozy! So delicious!!
.Kasey says
I’m so glad you loved the soup!
Nancy Wilbanks says
Hands down, this is the most delicious chicken soup I’ve ever made! I wonder if it had anything to do with my fresh rosemary that I cut from my plant!
.Kasey says
I’m sure that the rosemary was great in it. I love this recipe.
Sherri says
I just made this and it was absolutely amazing!!! I followed the recipe exactly as posted and it was perfect! Thank you for sharing this recipe!
.Kasey says
You’re welcome! I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Kim says
Kasey – every recipe I try from you just blows me away. I made this tonight and tweaked it a little to customize to my taste (used chicken thighs; no rosemary). It was unbelievable and came together so quickly. Truly appreciate everything you do.
.Kasey says
Thank you, Kim, so much for your kind words. It means so very much to me! I’m glad you enjoy my recipes.
Debbie says
Made this recipe and it was wonderful, I sauteed mushrooms with the onion and celery and it was so yummy!
.Kasey says
That’s awesome! Glad you enjoyed it.
Barb Gilmore says
Delicious Soup!!!
.Kasey says
That’s awesome!
Laurie says
Great recipe! I made this with the massive amount of turkey left over from Christmas. Everyone loves it! Thank you!
.Kasey says
Great way to use your leftover turkey. Glad you enjoyed it!
Cathy says
I made this for dinner last night and my husband and I were amazed. It was so good, he did not realize he was not eating rice. I cheated and used rotisserie cooked pulled chicken breast meat from Costco, it comes in a 42 ounce package. I used about 28 ounces which I shredded. I also used chicken bone broth to add more nutrients. This recipe was incredibly easy and delicious. It is definitely a keeper.
.Kasey says
How wonderful that you and your husband liked it! Makes it so easy when you use precooked chicken.
Ashley says
This was a winner in our house! SOOO good! Thank you!
.Kasey says
You’re very welcome, Ashley! I’m glad y’all liked it!
Shawn Geino says
Added carrots for color. Delicious! Family favorite. My husband said it tasted like the base for the seafood chowder at The No Name Restaurant in Boston ! Quite a recommendation. Will make again!
.Kasey says
Please let your husband know I appreciate his compliment on the dish!!
Karen K says
Definitely a keeper! The chicken is so tender cooking in the Crock-Pot. I did add mushrooms but otherwise followed recipe. Planning to make again this weekend. Enjoyed leftovers for lunches at work. Thanks Kasey! 👍