Description
A creamy, warm, and smoky Keto White Chicken Chili that delivers comfort without the carbs, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 900 g (2 lb) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1.2 L (5 cups) low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion (about 150 g), finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cans (4 oz / 113 g each) diced green chiles
- 400 g (about 4 cups) cauliflower florets
- 120 g (4 oz) full-fat cream cheese
- 120 g (1/2 cup) sour cream (optional)
- 2 tsp (4 g) ground cumin
- 1 tsp (1 g) dried oregano
- 1 tsp (2 g) smoked paprika
- 1.5 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Juice of 1 large lime (about 2 tbsp / 30 ml)
- Cilantro and diced avocado for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 30–45 seconds until aromatic.
- Stir in the ground cumin, dried oregano, and smoked paprika and toast for 30 seconds.
- Pour in the chicken broth, and add the diced green chiles and cauliflower florets. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Nestle the chicken thighs into the simmering liquid and simmer gently for 12–15 minutes until fully cooked.
- Remove the chicken and set aside to cool slightly. Puree half the cauliflower in the pot using an immersion blender until slightly thickened but still textured.
- Shred the chicken with two forks, stir back into the pot, and add the cream cheese and sour cream, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in the lime juice. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve topped with cilantro and avocado.
Notes
For variations, use rotisserie chicken, adjust spices for a spicier flavor, or substitute dairy for coconut cream for a dairy-free option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 115mg