Paleo Crack Chicken
Indulge in the creamy, savory goodness of Paleo Crack Chicken, a healthier take on the classic comfort food that's both paleo-friendly and irresistibly flavorful. This slow-cooked dish features tender, shredded chicken simmered in a luscious coconut cream-based sauce, enhanced with nutritional yeast for a cheesy richness. Seasoned to perfection with garlic, onion, dill, and smoked paprika, each bite delivers a bold punch of flavor, all while staying dairy-free and gluten-free. Topped with crispy crumbled bacon and fresh chives, this hearty recipe is perfect for meal prep or a family dinner that's as wholesome as it is satisfying. Easy to make in a slow cooker, Paleo Crack Chicken is a crowd-pleasing dish that marries convenience with indulgence, ready to elevate your healthy eating routine.
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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
Directions
Step 1
Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
Pour the mixture over the chicken breasts in the slow cooker, ensuring the chicken is well coated.
Step 4
Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours, or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
Step 5
Once cooked, remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and use two forks to shred the meat.
Step 6
Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and mix it with the sauce until well combined.
Step 7
Stir in the fresh chives and crumbled bacon, mixing gently.
Step 8
Serve the Paleo Crack Chicken warm, garnished with extra chives if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1344.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2727.2 |
| Total Fat 97.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 54.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g | |
| Cholesterol 837.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3237.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 135.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 124.0g | |
| Protein 311.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 9.1IU | 0% |
| Calcium 153.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3183.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories