High-Protein Creamy Lemon Chicken Soup
Shredded chicken in a creamy lemon broth — ready in 35 minutes
This high-protein creamy lemon chicken soup simmers chicken in broth, shreds it, then stirs in cream or Greek yogurt and lemon, finished with dill and lemon slices, like the bowl. Each serving has 30 g of protein and 4 g net carbs.
Low carb, sugar-free, and no noodles.
Why you’ll love this soup
- 30g protein per serving
- 4g net carbs
- Chicken and lemon
- Ready in about 35 minutes
- Creamy broth
- Fresh dill
Health notes
- Protein: Chicken breast.
- Low carb: No noodles or sugar. Cream or Greek yogurt is measured.
- Sugar-free: No added sweetener.
- Keto-friendly: Each serving stays around 4g net carbs if the cream is measured.
Key element — add the lemon at the end
Boiling lemon turns bitter. Stir it in off the heat so the soup stays bright, like the bowl.
Ingredients
Soup (4 servings)
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
- 4 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Fresh dill, for garnish
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Swaps
- Noodles or a sugar sauce: Not in the 4g number.
- Chicken thighs: Same amount. Fat rises a little.
- Extra cream: Calories rise. Measure it.
- No dill: Flavor is milder.
Instructions
| 1 | Simmer. Place the chicken and broth in a pot. Bring to a simmer. Cook 15–18 minutes until the chicken is cooked through. |
| 2 | Shred. Remove the chicken. Shred it with two forks. Return it to the pot. |
| 3 | Finish. Stir in the cream or Greek yogurt, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat. Stir in the lemon juice. |
| 4 | Serve. Ladle into bowls. Top with lemon slices and fresh dill, like the photo. This batch makes 4 servings. |
Pro tips
- Add the lemon juice off the heat so it stays bright.
- Noodles or a sugar sauce are not in these numbers.
- Measure the cream. Extra raises the calories.
- Shred the chicken while it is still warm. It pulls apart easily.
- Macros are per serving, 4 from this pot.
Nutrition
| Nutrient | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 240 |
| Protein | 30g |
| Net carbohydrates | 4g |
| Total carbohydrates | 5g |
| Fiber | 1g |
| Total fat | 10g |
| Sodium | 680mg |
Estimates based on chicken breast, broth, cream or Greek yogurt, and lemon, divided into 4 servings. Noodles and a sugar sauce are not included.
Variations
Chicken thighs
Same amount. Fat rises a little.
No cream
Use more broth. Calories drop.
Herbs
Add parsley or basil with the dill.
Spicy
A pinch of cayenne in the broth.
Storage
| Method | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | Up to 4 days | Cover once cool |
| Reheat | 2 min | Stovetop or microwave |
| Freezer | Up to 2 months | Cool fully. Thaw in the fridge |
FAQ
Test your knowledge
5 quick questions about this creamy lemon chicken soup
1. Protein per serving?
2. Net carbs per serving?
3. When do you add the lemon?
4. About how long does this take?
5. What is not in the 4g number?
