Description
Low carb keto white chicken chili delivers bold southwestern flavors without guilt. Protein-packed and creamy, this dish brings zesty comfort to health-conscious home cooks eager for satisfying meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein Base:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
Broth and Cream Components:
- 4 cups (946 milliliters) low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup (237 milliliters) heavy cream
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 2 cans (4 ounces or 113 grams each) diced green chiles
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional Toppings:
- 1–2 jalapenos, sliced
- Lime wedges
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Sour cream
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious pot over medium-high temperature, gently sautéing onions until translucent and tender, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Introduce minced garlic and aromatic spices, stirring constantly to prevent burning and release their vibrant essence for about 30-45 seconds.
- Pour green chiles and chicken broth into the pot, then whisk cream cheese until the mixture achieves a silky, uniform consistency without lumps.
- Fold shredded chicken and heavy cream into the simmering liquid, ensuring even distribution and gentle integration of ingredients.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, allowing the chili to gently bubble and reduce, developing rich flavors for 15-20 minutes until it reaches a thick, hearty texture.
- Transfer the steaming chili to serving bowls, embellishing with fresh cilantro, creamy avocado slices, optional fiery jalapeños, zesty lime wedges, sharp cheddar cheese, and tangy sour cream for a complete culinary experience.
Notes
- Swap cream cheese for dairy-free alternatives like cashew cream to accommodate lactose-intolerant diners.
- Boost protein content by adding extra shredded chicken or using rotisserie chicken for deeper flavor complexity.
- Control spice levels by adjusting chili powder and adding fresh jalapeños incrementally during cooking.
- Choose high-quality bone broth instead of standard chicken broth for enhanced nutritional profile and richer taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg