Creamy Chicken and Spinach Soup

This keto creamy chicken and spinach soup is rich, comforting, and packed with protein and healthy fats. It’s an easy one-pot meal perfect for chilly days — only 6g net carbs per serving!

Course Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine American

Keyword Chicken, keto, Soup

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings bowls

Calories 410kcal

Cost $12

Equipment

Large Pot
Wooden Spoon

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
1 lb chicken breast cut into bite-size pieces
2 cloves garlic minced
1/4 cup chopped onion
4 cups chicken broth low sodium preferred
2 cups fresh spinach roughly chopped

Cream Base

1 cup heavy cream
2 oz cream cheese softened
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chicken and sauté until golden brown, about 5–6 minutes.
Add garlic and onion, cooking for 2 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and cook for 10 minutes until chicken is tender.
Stir in heavy cream, cream cheese, and Italian seasoning. Whisk until the cheese is melted and the soup is smooth.
Add spinach and simmer for another 2–3 minutes until wilted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve hot, garnished with extra cream or shredded Parmesan if desired.

Notes

This soup can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to a month. Each serving provides about 6g net carbs — perfect for staying keto!

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