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Hearty Low Carb Keto White Chicken Chili Recipe

Hearty Low Carb Keto White Chicken Chili Recipe


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4.6 from 19 reviews

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 6 1x

Description

Hearty white chicken chili delivers rich Mexican-inspired flavors without excess carbohydrates. Creamy protein-packed ingredients combine for a satisfying meal that supports keto nutrition goals.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 315g (2 ½ cups) shredded chicken
  • 225g (8 oz) cream cheese, at room temperature, cut into small pieces
  • 100g (1 cup) Mexican blend cheese, shredded
  • 875 mL (3 ½ cups) chicken broth, reduced sodium
  • 120 mL (½ cup) heavy cream / double cream
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 120g (½ cup) green chiles, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

Instructions

  1. Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium temperature. Gently cook onions until translucent, then introduce minced garlic and sauté briefly to release fragrant notes.
  2. Build Flavor Base: Pour in chicken broth, heavy cream, green chiles, cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper, sea salt, and black pepper. Bring to a robust boil, then reduce heat and allow the mixture to simmer, developing deep, complex flavors and slightly thickening.
  3. Incorporate Creamy Elements: Reduce heat to low and gradually melt cream cheese and shredded cheese, stirring consistently to create a silky, smooth sauce without any lumps.
  4. Finalize Chili: Gently fold in pre-cooked shredded chicken, warming it through and allowing it to absorb the rich, creamy sauce for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Optimize Oil Temperature: Ensure medium heat prevents burning onions and creates perfect flavor base for the chili.
  • Spice Balancing Technique: Adjust cayenne and cumin carefully to control heat level without overwhelming the delicate chicken flavor.
  • Cheese Melting Strategy: Stir cream cheese and shredded cheese slowly and consistently to achieve smooth, lump-free sauce texture.
  • Simmering Secrets: Allow gentle, low-heat simmering to develop deep flavor complexity and naturally thicken the chili’s consistency.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Lunch, Dinner
  • Method: Simmering
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 6
  • Calories: 470
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 36g
  • Saturated Fat: 18g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 6g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 34g
  • Cholesterol: 150mg