Tasty Keto White Chicken Chili Recipe
This creamy and flavorful Keto White Chicken Chili combines tender shredded chicken with a rich blend of cream cheese, heavy cream, and Mexican blend cheese, enhanced by aromatic spices and green chiles. It’s a low-carb, hearty chili perfect for a comforting meal with a smooth, velvety texture and depth of flavor developed through slow simmering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup / Chili
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
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Dairy & Cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Mexican blend cheese (Kraft recommended)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
Protein
- 4 cups shredded chicken (rotisserie or cooked)
Produce
- 4 garlic cloves (freshly minced)
- 1 small yellow onion (diced into 1/4-inch pieces)
- 4 oz green chiles (canned or fresh, drained)
Pantry & Spices
- 1 tbsp olive oil (or neutral oil like avocado)
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp cumin (freshly ground preferred)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Dice the yellow onion into 1/4-inch pieces and mince the garlic cloves. Preparing these aromatics beforehand ensures a smooth cooking process and prevents burning, especially of garlic.
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 5-7 minutes until softened and translucent, stirring occasionally. Add garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. This slowly develops a rich and sweet base for the chili.
- Simmer Broth and Spices: Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a gentle simmer. Add green chiles, cumin, oregano, cayenne, sea salt, and black pepper. Stir well and simmer for 40 minutes to deepen flavors and allow spices to meld.
- Add Cream Cheese and Cheeses: Reduce heat to low. Cut cream cheese into small chunks for faster melting and stir into the simmering broth until smooth. Then add heavy cream and Mexican blend cheese, stirring constantly until fully melted and creamy. Keep heat low to avoid curdling.
- Incorporate Chicken and Final Simmer: Stir in shredded chicken and simmer for 5 minutes to warm through and let the chicken absorb flavors. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Use freshly ground cumin for stronger and more vibrant spice flavor.
- Adding cheeses separately ensures even melting and prevents clumping.
- Simmering for 40 minutes enhances the chili’s depth and complexity.
- Rotisserie chicken is a convenient option to save time.
- Keep heat low when melting dairy to prevent curdling or breaking.
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