Paleo Crack Chicken
Indulge in a wholesome and flavorful twist on a comfort food favorite with Paleo Crack Chicken, the ultimate low-carb, dairy-free recipe that’s slow-cooked to perfection. Combining tender shredded chicken breasts with a creamy coconut sauce infused with garlic, onion, smoked paprika, and a touch of dill, this dish is made rich and cheesy-tasting thanks to nutritional yeast, a paleo-friendly ingredient. Crispy crumbled bacon and freshly chopped chives add a mouthwatering crunch and savoriness to every bite. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep time and slow-cooked for melt-in-your-mouth goodness, this chicken dish is perfect for meal prep, family dinners, or serving over cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles for a complete paleo-friendly meal. Experience comfort food the healthy way with this irresistible recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup coconut cream
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 0.25 cup nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon dried dill
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
In a mixing bowl, combine the coconut cream, chicken broth, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, smoked paprika, black pepper, and sea salt. Whisk until well blended.
Pour the mixture over the chicken breasts in the slow cooker, ensuring the chicken is well coated.
Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours, or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
Once cooked, remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and use two forks to shred the meat.
Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and mix it with the sauce until well combined.
Stir in the fresh chives and crumbled bacon, mixing gently.
Serve the Paleo Crack Chicken warm, garnished with extra chives if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2727 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 97.1 g | 124% | |
| Saturated Fat | 54.5 g | 272% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 837 mg | 279% | |
| Sodium | 3238 mg | 141% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 135.9 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 124.0 g | ||
| Protein | 311.4 g | 623% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 153 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 10.2 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 3184 mg | 68% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
