Description
Keto white chicken chili delivers rich Mexican-inspired comfort without carb guilt. Creamy jalapeño-spiced broth mingles with tender chicken, creating a hearty low-carb meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 ½ cups Shredded chicken
- 8 ounces (226 grams) Cream cheese
Vegetables and Herbs:
- 1 small Yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- ½ cup Green chiles, diced
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional)
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 3 ½ cups Chicken broth, reduced sodium
- ½ cup Heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon Sea salt
- ½ teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Mexican blend cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Warm a Dutch oven and drizzle olive oil, creating a sizzling base for the aromatic foundation of this keto-friendly white chicken chili.
- Gently sauté diced onions until they transform into translucent, soft jewels that release their sweet essence, developing a rich flavor profile.
- Introduce minced garlic to the pan, allowing its pungent aroma to permeate the cooking environment and elevate the dish’s complexity.
- Stream in chicken broth, heavy cream, and zesty green chiles, creating a luxurious liquid base that will cradle the chili’s robust flavors.
- Sprinkle cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper, sea salt, and black pepper into the liquid, whisking to distribute the spices evenly and build a nuanced taste landscape.
- Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, then reduce heat to a gentle simmer, allowing the liquid to concentrate and thicken for approximately 40 minutes, developing deep, harmonious flavors.
- Lower the temperature and fold in cream cheese and shredded Mexican blend cheese, stirring continuously until the cheeses melt completely and create a velvety, smooth texture.
- Tenderly incorporate shredded chicken, letting it nestle into the creamy base and absorb the surrounding flavors during a final 5-minute simmer.
Notes
- Creamy and hearty keto-friendly chili packed with tender chicken and rich, bold flavors that satisfy low-carb diet requirements.
- Slow simmering process allows spices to develop deep, complex taste profiles, creating a luxurious and comforting meal.
- Cream cheese and Mexican blend cheese transform this chili into an ultra-smooth, velvety texture that melts in your mouth.
- Quick and easy one-pot meal that takes less than an hour to prepare, perfect for busy weeknight dinners or meal prep.
- Customizable heat levels by adjusting cayenne pepper, making it suitable for mild or spicy food lovers.
- Excellent source of protein and healthy fats, supporting ketogenic diet macronutrient goals while delivering incredible taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 473
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 675 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg