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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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