15 Delicious Keto Crockpot Recipes for Busy Weeknights
Whether you’ve changed your diet or not, mustering up the energy to cook dinner AND clean up afterwards is something short of a miracle.
Like, seriously, I’d rather be doing anything else, and I’m sure you’re in the same boat.
To solve the Great Dinner Challenge we are faced with, there’s this little thing called the crockpot (or slow cooker), and it will save your life. Literally. (Okay, maybe not literally.)
Crockpots are THE answer to delicious, home-cooked meals that require little work on your end.
From meats to vegetables to desserts and more, a crockpot can cook it all. Seriously.
Needless to say, if you don’t own a crockpot, you should consider it a wise investment.
It’ll help you cook these delicious and easy keto friendly crockpot recipes so you have more time for literally anything else.
15 Easy Keto Crockpot Recipes
Eating a ketogenic diet has never been easier thanks to slow cookers.
It’s as simple as tossing in the ingredients, turning the crockpot on the desired cooking setting, and waiting for the timer to go off.
The result is a delicious, homemade, macro-friendly meal that’s also low carb.
So whether you’re just flat out awful at cooking or don’t have the time to spend hours each night preparing a meal, crockpots are your answer.
Related: 35 Best Keto Meal Prep Recipes for the Week Ahead
And these low carb keto slow cooker recipes are here to help!
1. Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings
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Game day or not, you can’t go wrong with chicken wings, especially when they’re made in the crockpot.
The final result is a tender, juicy, crispy, garlic parmesan-y, yummy goodness that can’t be beat.
Bdubs ain’t got nothing on these wings.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 426
- Fat: 34g
- Protein: 27g
- Net Carbs: 0g
Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings
2. Cheese-Stuffed Turkey Meatballs
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You can never go wrong with meatballs! Whether you’re looking for a delicious dinner that reheats well or a nice appetizer at a party, these are perfect for that.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 343
- Fat: 18.3g
- Protein: 35.2g
- Net Carbs: 3.9g
Get the recipe: Cheese-Stuffed Turkey Meatballs
3. Low Carb Crockpot Coconut Curry
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This low carb crockpot coconut curry will satisfy all your take-out cravings.
To cut down on carbs, the traditional white rice is replaced with riced cauliflower. But don’t worry, it still tastes amazing.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 540
- Fat: 35.2g
- Protein: 39.5g
- Net Carbs: 13.5g
Get the recipe: Low Carb Crockpot Coconut Curry
4. Slow Cooker Low Carb Beef Short Ribs
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Hot damn. Don’t these look absolutely mouthwatering?
For those days when you’re craving a nice hearty meal, these low carb slow cooker beef short ribs on a bed of mashed cauliflower will be your new go-to.
So tender, so delectable, and so low carb. This has got to be one of THE best keto slow cooker recipes out there.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 489
- Fat: 42g
- Protein: 16g
- Net Carbs: 3g
Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Low Carb Beef Short Ribs
5. Autumn Beef & Vegetable Stew
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Whether the weather is turning colder or you’re just looking for a hearty meal, this autumn beef and vegetable stew is sure to warm you up.
It’s the perfect high fat, moderate protein, low carb easy keto dinner recipe that also happens to be full of electrolytes, which are sometimes lacking on the keto diet.
Making this stew will leave your hunger satisfied and home smelling heavenly.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 533
- Fat: 39.5g
- Protein: 31.9g
- Net Carbs: 9.1g
Get the recipe: Autumn Beef & Vegetable Stew
6. Crock Pot Creamy Tuscan Garlic Chicken
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Any recipe that includes a creamy garlic sauce is a winner in my book, and this one is no exception.
To add more volume to this meal, serve with a side of zucchini noodles or low carb veggie noodle of your choice.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 542
- Fat: 35g
- Protein: 45g
- Net Carbs: 8g
Get the recipe: Crock Pot Creamy Tuscan Garlic Chicken
7. Easy Crockpot Chicken Stew
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For a truly dump and let the crockpot do all the work dish, this chicken stew recipe is sure to please.
It’s packed with hearty low carb vegetables and a flavorful creamy soup base to bring you a delicious meal that doesn’t require much work on your end. Is there anything better than that?
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 228
- Fat: 11g
- Protein: 23g
- Net Carbs: 6g
Get the recipe: Easy Crockpot Chicken Stew
8. Texas Slow Cooker Beef Chili
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Southern comfort food on a keto diet is made possible with this low carb slow cooker chili.
With a hint of carrot, this chili has a teeny tiny bit of sweetness to it, but can easily be spiced up with added jalapeños on top.
If you’re crunched on time or just looking for an easy meal to prepare, this can be in the crockpot cooking in as little as 10 minutes.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 205
- Fat: 11.9g
- Protein: 15.8g
- Net Carbs: 6.5g
Get the recipe: Texas Slow Cooker Beef Chili
9. Crockpot Balsamic Chicken Thighs
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All you need are a few ingredients, 4-8 hours in the crockpot, and you’ll have these delicious, tender balsamic chicken thighs on your plate and in your mouth.
Pair them with a side of low carb vegetables and you’ve got yourself a nice weekday meal.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 133
- Fat: 4g
- Protein: 20.1g
- Net Carbs: 5.5g
Get the recipe: Balsamic Chicken Thighs
10. BBQ Pulled Pork
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Cooking a pork shoulder in a crockpot makes for the most tender, fall-apart pulled pork there ever was.
Whether you’re craving just plain old pulled pork with vegetables, pulled pork mac & cheese, or pulled pork on a bun (yes, keto buns are a thing), this recipe will have you begging for more.
You can opt to add the barbecue sauce or leave it off. Either way will present you with amazing flavors, all thanks to this delicious keto crockpot recipe.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 497
- Fat: 36.6g
- Protein: 35g
- Net Carbs: 3.8g
Get the recipe: BBQ Pulled Pork
11. Low Carb Beef Stroganoff
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This take on beef stroganoff ditches the traditional egg noodles and recommends supplementing with a bed of veggies.
A great alternative is riced cauliflower, although green beans, broccoli, and cauliflower would also go well.
Top it all off with sour cream or cream cheese and you’ve got a delicious low carb beef stroganoff made in the crockpot.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 260
- Fat: 14.2g
- Protein: 26.5g
- Net Carbs: 4.8g
Get the recipe: Low Carb Beef Stroganoff
12. Keto Lime Pork Chops
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Looking for a tender keto pork chop crockpot recipe to try (and love)?
Look no further!
With little prep time and a few hours of cooking, these keto lime pork chops are perfect for busy nights.
Pair them with some black beans, mashed cauliflower, or low carb veggies and you have yourself a delicious, keto-friendly meal.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 392
- Fat: 17g
- Protein: 52g
- Net Carbs: 5g
Get the recipe: Keto Lime Pork Chops
13. Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken
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Spoiler alert: it’s not Hidden Valley Ranch, it’s a homemade ranch seasoning mix that doesn’t include dairy.
That means you can still indulge in your unhealthy ranch obsession (guilty…) without all the unhealthy ingredients.
Plus this keto crockpot recipe includes bacon and broccoli so you literally can’t go wrong with it.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 424
- Fat: 23.2g
- Protein: 39.08g
- Net Carbs: 4.75g
Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken
14. Crockpot Chicken Marsala
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With 47.3 grams of protein and only 294 calories per serving, this chicken marsala is sure to fill you up without exceeding your daily calorie limit.
The key to making sure this recipe works well is adding enough liquids, so make sure you measure correctly!
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 294
- Fat: 5.4g
- Protein: 47.3g
- Net Carbs: 7.9g
Get the recipe: Chicken Marsala
15. Keto Crockpot Clam Chowder
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If you’re a clam chowder lover, this keto crockpot recipe for clam chowder will satisfy all your cravings.
Unlike the traditional clam chowder recipes, this one doesn’t call for any potatoes, as they’re loaded with carbs.
However, it adds some thick cut bacon to richen the flavor, so you’ll definitely want to try this one out.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 427
- Fat: 33g
- Protein: 27g
- Net Carbs: 5g
Get the recipe: Clam Chowder
Thank Your Crockpot
Thanks to these amazing keto crockpot recipes, you can now cook dinner while you’re out running errands, at work, working out, or doing literally anything else.
All it takes is a little prep, a few hours, and you’re left with a Crb meal that’ll keep you in ketosis.
It doesn’t get much easier than that!
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