Description
This Keto White Chicken Chili is a creamy, comforting soup with shredded chicken, a flavorful mix of spices, and a velvety base made from cream cheese and heavy cream. It’s a perfect low-carb meal that’s warm, hearty, and full of flavor, with optional toppings to take it to the next level.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie or pre-cooked works great)
- 4 cups chicken broth (low-sodium)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles (mild or spicy)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Optional Toppings:
- Shredded cheese
- Sliced avocado
- Chopped cilantro
- Sour cream
- Jalapeño slices
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Stir in the shredded chicken, chicken broth, heavy cream, and cream cheese. Stir until the cream cheese has fully melted into the soup.
- Add the diced green chiles, ground cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
- Bring the soup to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the soup is heated through and slightly thickened.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Ladle the chili into bowls and top with your choice of optional toppings: shredded cheese, avocado slices, cilantro, sour cream, and jalapeños.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- This recipe is keto-friendly and low-carb, making it great for anyone following a ketogenic diet.
- You can make the chili spicier by adding more cayenne pepper or extra jalapeños.
- For a dairy-free version, you can substitute the cream cheese and heavy cream with coconut cream and a dairy-free cream cheese alternative.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated on the stovetop or in the microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American