Keto White Chicken Chili
When life gets hectic and dinner feels like a chore, this Keto White Chicken Chili offers creamy, comforting relief — low in carbs, big on flavor, and family-approved.
Equipment
- Large Pot
Ingredients
Core Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 lbs chicken breast or thighs diced or shredded
- 4 cups chicken bone broth
- 2 cans diced green chilies 4 oz each
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp salt more to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese shredded
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and garlic. Cook for about 3 minutes, until softened.
- Add chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned. If using rotisserie chicken, just warm through.
- Stir in cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add broth and green chilies. Bring to a gentle boil, then simmer for 20 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low. Stir in softened cream cheese until fully melted. Add heavy cream and shredded cheese. Stir until smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot with desired toppings like cilantro, avocado, or jalapeños.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, use coconut cream and almond-based cream cheese. To bulk it up, stir in low-carb veggies like zucchini or cauliflower rice. This dish also freezes beautifully for meal prep!
Nutrition
Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 38gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 140mgSodium: 890mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 850IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.2mg
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