Description
Hearty low carb keto white chicken chili delivers southwestern comfort without carbohydrate guilt. Creamy green chiles, tender chicken, and rich spices combine in a protein-packed bowl that satisfies your comfort meal cravings while keeping nutrition goals on track.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 315g (2 ½ cups) Shredded chicken
- 225g (8 ounces) Cream cheese, at room temperature, cut into small pieces
- 100g (1 cup) Mexican blend cheese, shredded
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 small Yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 120g (½ cup) Green chiles, diced
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 875 milliliters (3 ½ cups) Chicken broth, reduced sodium
- 120 milliliters (½ cup) Heavy cream / Double cream
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional)
- ½ teaspoon Sea salt
- ½ teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
- Warm olive oil (or 30 milliliters) in a heavy-bottomed Dutch oven or large cooking pot over medium temperature, ensuring even heat distribution.
- Introduce finely chopped onions into the heated oil, allowing them to soften and become translucent for approximately 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
- Incorporate freshly minced garlic into the sautéed onions, releasing aromatic flavors by cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
- Pour chicken broth (32 fluid ounces or 950 milliliters), heavy cream (or 120 milliliters), diced green chiles, ground cumin (), dried oregano (), cayenne pepper (optional, ), sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper into the pot.
- Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, then immediately reduce heat to medium-low, allowing the liquid to gently simmer for 35-40 minutes, which will help develop deeper flavor profiles and slightly thicken the consistency.
- Lower the heat to its minimum setting and gradually blend cream cheese (or 113 grams) and shredded cheese (or 240 grams), stirring continuously until completely melted and creating a smooth, velvety texture.
- Fold in pre-cooked, tender shredded chicken (or 480 grams), letting it warm through and absorb the rich, creamy sauce for an additional 4-5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Capture maximum flavor by simmering the chili slowly, allowing spices to meld and develop deep, rich undertones that transform an ordinary dish into something extraordinary.
- Control the consistency by adding broth if too thick or reducing heat if too thin, ensuring your chili reaches the perfect texture every single time.
- Upgrade melting quality by using freshly shredded cheese instead of pre-packaged options, preventing unwanted graininess and creating a smoother, more luxurious sauce.
- Ensure cream cheese blends seamlessly by letting it reach room temperature, which prevents annoying clumps and promotes an even, creamy incorporation into the chili.
- Elevate your final presentation with vibrant toppings like creamy avocado, tangy sour cream, bright cilantro, or a zesty lime squeeze that adds freshness and complexity to each bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 292
- Sugar: 2.2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22.7g
- Saturated Fat: 13.5g
- Carbohydrates: 4.8g
- Fiber: 0.8g
- Protein: 17.1g
- Cholesterol: 80mg