Keto & Low Carb White Chicken Chili
This Keto & Low Carb White Chicken Chili is a comforting, hearty dish that is packed with flavor while remaining low in carbohydrates. It's perfect for anyone following a ketogenic diet and is sure to warm you up on cold days. This recipe is quick to prepare and convenient for meal prep.
Equipment
- 1 Large pot or Dutch oven
- 1 Stirring spoon
- 1 Measuring cups and spoons
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 Chef’s knife
- 1 Ladle
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (15 oz) white kidney beans, drained and rinsed optional for strictly keto
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- as needed sour cream for serving, optional
- as needed lime wedges for serving, optional
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for about 3-4 minutes until it becomes translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the shredded chicken to the pot along with the chicken broth, diced green chilies, ground cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 20 minutes.
- After simmering, stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheese. Continue cooking for another 5 minutes until the cheese is melted and well incorporated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped cilantro.
- Serve hot, garnished with sour cream and lime wedges if desired.
Notes
For a spicier chili, add diced jalapeños or increase the amount of chili powder.
If you prefer a thicker chili, you can reduce the amount of chicken broth or add a low-carb thickener like xanthan gum.
This dish keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and can be frozen for later use.