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keto white chicken chili
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4.91 from 10 votes

Keto White Chicken Chili

Keto white chicken chili is thick, chunky, and loaded with tender chicken. Genuinely quick with rotisserie chicken, no beans needed.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: creamy Southwestern chili, easy keto weeknight dinner, keto white chicken chili, low-carb white chicken chili, no-bean chicken chili
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 513kcal
Author: Chef Jenn

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 1/2 jalapeno seeded and diced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 4 cups rotisserie chicken cubed
  • 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 4.5 ounce canned chilis
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum optional
  • avocado, sour cream, cilantro for garnishes optional

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion, jalapeno, and garlic. Sautee until the onion is translucent, about 4 minutes.
  • Add the cumin, oregano, and chili powder and cook an additional minute or until fragrant.
  • Add the chicken, chicken broth, and canned green chilis. Bring the skillet to a simmer, cover, and turn down the heat so the mixture is barely simmering.
  • Remove the lid and add the cream cheese, breaking it up with a spoon or spatula. Keep the heat on low to melt the cream cheese. Once the cheese is melted, add the green bell peppers and heavy whipping cream. Return the mixture to a simmer and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Turn off the heat. Add the lime juice and thicken the mixture by whisking in the xanthan gum (optional).
  • Serve topped with avocado, lime, jack cheese, sour cream, or your favorite chili toppings.

Notes

Recipe Card Tips

  • Adjust the heat easily with more jalapeno, or step up to habanero or serrano for real spice.
  • Add xanthan gum sparingly, off the heat, and let it rest before deciding if you need more.
  • Don't over-simmer this dish, you're only cooking it long enough to blend the flavors together.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 513kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 207mg | Sodium: 813mg | Potassium: 264mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 952IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbohydrates: 7g