Keto Crockpot Chicken & Dumplings

Keto Crockpot Chicken & Dumplings is a satisfying meal that delivers simple, delicious flavors without breaking your keto diet goals. The dish features juicy, shredded chicken in a herby and creamy broth along with keto dumplings. You’ll be amazed by its taste and will forget that it’s diet food. This Keto Crockpot Chicken & Dumplings can also be prepared in a regular pot on the stovetop. This healthy and satisfying dish will feed the whole family without exposing them to carbs.

Go ahead & try the recipe to have the most satisfying dinner!

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STATISTICAL OVERVIEW:

• Diet: Ketogenic, low in carbs
• Course: Comfort food/main
• Cuisine: Southern-inspired American
• Time for prep: Twenty minutes
• Cooking time: Six hrs on low & ~three hours on high pressure
• Working time(total): 6.5 hours
• Size/serving: Single bowl(1.5 cups)
• Total yield: 6 servings
• Level of difficulty: Easy
• Mode of cooking: Crockpot(slow cooker)

TOOLS:

• A whisk/fork
• Bowls for mixing(a big & a normal size)
• ~6-quart crockpot
• Board & knife for cutting
• Spoons & cups, to measure
• A ladle

INGREDIENTS:

CHICKEN STEW:

• 2 carrots
• Two stalks of celery
• 1.5 lb. of chicken
• Cream cheese, four oz.
• Broth of chicken, four cups
• A tbsp. of glucomannan/xanthan gum
• 2 carrots
• Half tsp. of powdered pepper, black
• An onion
• 0.5 tsp. of salt
• Two cloves of garlic
• Rosemary, 1.5 tsp.
• Half tsp. of thyme.

KETO DUMPLINGS:

• 2 tablespoons of butter
• Three-fourths cup, flour of almonds
• 1 tbsp. of chives/parsley
• Flour of coconut, two tbsp.
• One-fourth cup of mozzarella cheese, grated
• An egg
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder

INGREDIENT NOTES:

CREAM CHEESE & HEAVY CREAM:

• Both the cream cheese & heavy cream will make our chicken stew rich & velvety. You may swap them with milk of coconut(full-fat) & non-dairy cream cheese to make the non-dairy version of the recipe. Make sure the cream cheese is pliable before using.

FLOUR OF ALMOND & COCONUT:

• The combo of these flours will give you the best dough for dumplings with the amazing balance & texture. You may opt for the flour of sunflower seeds to go nut-free or make use of the balls of fat-head dough.

CHICKEN:

• Use chicken without bones & skin. Here we have chosen the thighs of chicken as it is juicy & moist as compared to the breast. Rotisserie chicken will also work best in this recipe.

CARROTS:

• This veggie is optional & has moderate carbs. Consequently, you should use it sparingly. You may skip the carrots or use radishes/turnips in their place.

XANTHAN GUM:

• It is the low-carb agent used to thicken the gravies without a carb crash. Use glucomannan/arrowroot powder if you don’t have the xanthan gum available.

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INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Include the celery, garlic, carrots, thyme, chicken with its broth, powdered pepper, rosemary, onion, & salt to the crockpot.
2. Cover it & set the low flame for six hours.
3. If you are short on time or want to work quickly, then keep the flame high; it will get ready in three hours.
4. After the mentioned time, dish out the cooked chicken & start shredding it using two forks.
5. Once shredded, move it back to the crockpot.
6. Now, beat the heavy cream with cream cheese in a little bowl to have a smooth, creamy mixture.
7. To the broth in the crockpot, add this combination & mix well.
8. Now, include the xanthan gum slowly while mixing to prevent the formation of lumps.
9. Then cook it at high flame for fifteen(15) minutes.
10. Meanwhile, include both of the keto flours, mozzarella cheese, butter, egg, & baking powder in a bowl of normal size.
11. Combine all the items well to have a keto dough.
12. Add chopped herbs & mix them evenly.
13. Use a scoop to separate the portion of dough & make it’s ball.
14. Similarly, make the balls of whole dough.
15. Arrange these balls on top of the beef stew.
16. Cover to cook again on high flame for thirty-five mins.
17. Switch the flame off once, dumplings are set.
18. Dish out into the bowls using a ladle.
19. Use the fresh parsley to garnish the dish.
20. Your Keto Crockpot Chicken & Dumplings are ready to serve!

TIPS:

• If you include dumplings at the start, they will soak up water & become soggy. Add them last and cook only as needed.
• The thighs of the chicken will give you a more flavorful & juicy dish compared to the breast.
• Combine the xanthan gum with a little oil, then add it to the broth with continuous & gentle stirring to avoid lumps.

STORAGE DETAILS:

REFRIGERATION:

• Pack the leftover dish in a container(sealed). Refrigerate for ~four days.

FREEZING:

• Pack the chicken stew without dumplings in a box(sealed) with a lid. Freeze them for ~sixty days. Defrost and reheat with fresh dumplings to serve and enjoy.

FAQs:

Is the xanthan gum compulsory to use?

• You will obtain a fluid soup consistency if you leave out the xanthan gum. You may reduce the soup to thicken it a bit, or use glucomannan powder to replace the xanthan gum.

Can we make the soup on the flame?

• The above recipe is for the crockpot, but it can be prepared on the stovetop in a regular pot as well. Cook the base of the stew in a regular pot(big-sized) for ~forty mins. Then follow the steps for thickening & cooking of dumplings just as described above.

How should the dumplings be?

• The dumplings should have a delicate, supple interior and a crisp, hard exterior. They will hold their shape while puffing up as they absorb the broth.

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NUTRITIONAL FACTS/SERVING:

Size/serving: 1.5 cups (one-sixth of the serving)
Calories: ~360 kcal
Carbs(total): Seven grams
Fiber: 3 g
Net carbs: Four grams
Proteins: 25 grams
Fats: Twenty-six grams
Sodium: 520 mg