Description
Keto White Chicken Chili is a comforting dish that’s creamy, cheesy, and loaded with flavor while remaining low in carbs. Perfect for chilly nights, gatherings, or meal prep, this delicious chili features tender shredded chicken and a blend of spices that will satisfy every palate. The rich combination of cream cheese and heavy cream gives it a velvety texture, making it an ideal choice for those following a keto diet. Serve it with your favorite toppings for an elevated experience that feels indulgent yet healthy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 small Yellow onion (diced)
- 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 4 cups Chicken broth, reduced sodium
- 1/2 cup Heavy cream
- 1 4-oz can Green chiles (diced; drained)
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/2 tsp Sea salt (to taste)
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper (to taste)
- 8 oz Cream cheese (at room temperature, cut into small pieces)
- 1 cup Mexican blend cheese (shredded)
- 4 cups Shredded chicken
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven over medium heat, sauté diced onion in olive oil for 5–7 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for another 1–2 minutes.
- Stir in chicken broth, heavy cream, green chiles, cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper (if using), sea salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 40 minutes.
- Lower heat to low and mix in cream cheese and shredded Mexican blend cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add shredded chicken and simmer for an additional 5 minutes until thickened to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sauté/Simmer
- Cuisine: Keto
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 110mg