It can be hard to find time to cook a healthy, low-carb meal in a week.

I know it’s easy to end up in the rut of relying on take out or grab and go, quick processed meals, between work, family, and other commitments.

However, what if there was a way to enjoy scrumptious keto pleasant dishes without bothering with hours in the kitchen?

Enter keto crockpot recipes.

With these recipes, meal prep will never be the same, and you’ll be able to enjoy delicious, low carb meals, with little to no prep work required.

You can trust your trusty slow cooker to help you get flavorful keto meals out of very little hands-on time.

Here’s why keto crockpot recipes are fabulous for busy weeknights and some of the easiest, tastiest recipes you can make today.

Keto Crockpot Recipes To Make On Busy Weeknights

Crockpot recipes reigned as darlings of home cooks everywhere.

For one, they save time.

You don’t have to constantly check on your meal or spend hours cooking—you just add the ingredients into your slow cooker in the morning, set and then forget it.

When you’re home, you have a hot, fully cooked meal waiting for you.

The other reason for these keto crockpot recipes working so well is that they perfectly fit into a low carb lifestyle.

Meal prepping for keto may seem daunting but crock pot meals make things easy so you can achieve your goals and not get away with sacrifice in terms of flavor or nutrition (1).

These recipes are full of protein, healthy fats (2), and seriously low carbs, with enough energy to keep you going without too many carbs.

In addition, a crock pot makes it easy to prepare large batches of food to get through the rest of your week.

Keto crockpot recipes are exactly what you need, whether you are in the mood for an easy dinner tonight or want to make a meal that will last you for several days.

Crockpot Recipes Easy Keto Recipes You Can Make Tonight

If you’re prepared to start cooking keto, this crock pot recipe will make your weeknight dinners.

Keto Crockpot Chicken Alfredo

If you love creamy, comforting dishes, you’re going to love this Keto Crockpot Chicken Alfredo.

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts.
• 8 oz cream cheese
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup spinach (optional)

Instructions:

1. In the crock cooker, place the chicken breasts.
2. Make the cream cheese, hot, heavy cream, and minced garlic mixture in a separate bowl.
3. Pour over the chicken and pour in the cream mixture.
4. Place on low for 6 – 7 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours.
5. If desired, add spinach for extra greens about 30 minutes before serving.
6. Put chicken into the food processor, a large bowl, or pot; shred it with two forks. Stir everything together and enjoy.

A rich and creamy comfort food, this keto recipe is exactly what you want when you need a low-carb one.

Keto Crockpot Beef Stew

It’s always nice to have a go-to comfort food, and this Keto Crockpot Beef Stew rounds out the keto agenda just fine.

Ingredients:

• Grass-fed beef stew meat – 2 lbs.
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 cup carrots, sliced
• 1 cup celery, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp dried thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Add the beef stew meat to the crock pot along with broth, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, and thyme.
2. Season salt and pepper to taste.
3. Place the meat in your slow cooker or ceramic dutch oven, arrange the veggies on top, and simmer (on high for 4 hours or on low for 8 hours) until the vegetables are cooked through and the beef is soft.
4. Serve after seasoning as necessary.
5. This savory, rich stew will keep you full and satisfied while still helping you stick with your keto goals.

Keto Pulled Pork

Keto Pulled pork slow cooked is a great make ahead meal that makes for great wraps or salad, or a side with a side of veg.

Ingredients:

• 4 lb pork shoulder
• 1 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 cup sugar-free barbecue sauce
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper are rubbed into the pork shoulder.
2. Put the pork into the crockpot and top with apple cider vinegar.
3. I cooked the pork until it was soft and readily shredded, either on low for 8–10 hours or on high for 4–5 hours.
4. Shred pork with two forks once cooked and add sugar-free barbecue sauce.
5. It can be served on its own or wrapped in wraps with keto tortillas or lettuce leaves.
6. If you’re into the keto diet, this pulled pork is smoky, tender, and totally perfect for dinner!

Keto Chicken Cacciatore

It’s a flavorful Italian dish that’s simple with a crockpot: this Keto Chicken Cacciatore.

Ingredients:

• 4 Fourthick bone-in, skin-on thighs of chicken
• (14 oz) diced tomatoes, one can
• Pitted 1 cup olives (green or black)
• 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Add the chicken thighs to the crockpot, then pile the tomatoes, olives, mushrooms, onion, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper on top.
2. Brown beef with onion, garlic, and celery, and then transfer into a crock pot.
3. Mix everything together and serve once the chicken has been shredded.
4. This Mediterranean-inspired dish is so delicious and such a great low-carb meal for a filling meal.

Keto Crockpot Recipes Tips For Even Easier

If you want to be even more convenient with your keto crockpot recipes, don’t hesitate to continue reading. 

Below are a few of my tips to eliminate steps involved in cooking.

Batch Cooking: With this, you can cook big portions of your keto meals and store them for later.

This means you have fast, quick keto meals available for the entire week.

Freezer Dump Meals: Chop up all your ingredients and put them in a freezer bag then place them in your fridge. 

The good news is that when you’re ready to cook, it’s a no brainer — just dump the contents into the crockpot and it will do it’s magic.

Use Low-Carb Substitutes: There are many traditional ingredients which can be swapped out for keto friendly alternatives. 

In fact, cauliflower is a good substitute for rice or mashed potatoes, and zucchini can be an excellent substitute for pasta too.

Keto Crockpot Recipes: How to Handle It

Keto crockpot recipes are yours to make theirs. Here are some ways to personalize your meals:

Add More Vegetables: Any recipe can be added to include low carbon vegetables like cauliflower, zucchini, or spinach (3). 

Bulk and nutrition without increasing your carb count.

Change Up Your Protein: It doesn’t matter if you want chicken, beef, pork or even fish, you can swap out the protein in most recipes with something you prefer.

Experiment with Spices: Experimenting with herbs and spices are one of those things that you can do quite easily to enhance your meals (4). 

To give a pop of flavor, try fresh rosemary, basil, or cumin.

Final Thoughts

Low-carb meals are easy when you have keto crockpot recipes.

These recipes will help you to prepare a number of healthy, tasty meals within your busy schedule.

Prep meals have never been easier with a slow cooker.

And the recipes are flexible enough to work for everyone's different tastes and dietary needs.

You got to try one of these recipes tonight, right?

Get serious about your Keto journey, save time, and enjoy tasty ketogenic meals designed to support your health goals.

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FAQs

Can you do keto crockpot recipes with frozen meat?

Yes! Slow cookers work very well with frozen meat. 

Because pizza will be so long cooking, it will be absolutely tender and cooked through, when finished.

Can I cook keto crockpot recipes?

Keto crockpot recipes minus cheating usually take around 6-8 hours on low or 3 -4 hours on high. 

We often get questions about the timing of the hummus, but the timing on the recipe is always correct — always check the recipe instructions for specific times.

Do keto crockpot recipes make good meal prep?

Absolutely! Batch cooking and meal prepping are what they’re perfect for. 

It can be made in bulk, stored in the fridge or freezer for ‘later’.

What are the perfect vegetables for keto crockpot recipes?

Zucchini, cauliflower, spinach, bell peppers, broccoli, and all the other awesome vegetables that you can put on your keto diet will be some great vegetables to add to your list.

Can I make a keto soup in my crockpot?

Keto soups, they’re absolutely amazing in the crockpot! 

Keto Taco Soup and Chicken Broccoli Soup recipes are easy to make yet perfect for meal prep.

Related Studies

1. Title: Home Meal Preparation: A Powerful Medical Intervention

This study highlights that home cooking, including meal prepping with slow cookers, is associated with numerous health benefits, such as reduced risk of chronic diseases and improved dietary quality.

Link: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7232892/

2. Title: Ketogenic diets, physical activity, and body composition: a review

This review discusses how ketogenic diets can improve body composition by reducing body mass and fat through appetite control and enhanced fat oxidation, particularly in individuals with obesity.

Link: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9244428/

3. Title: Nutritional and Health Benefits of Cauliflower

This article outlines the nutritional benefits of cauliflower, emphasizing its low carbohydrate content and high fiber, making it an excellent choice for low-carb diets like keto.

Link: https://www.postharvest.com/nutrition-facts-and-health-benefits/cauliflowers

4. Title: Keto diet: Benefits and nutrients

This article reviews the effectiveness of the keto diet for weight loss, noting its role in reducing body weight and improving metabolic health through a high-fat, low-carb approach.

Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319196