Description
Kettle-hot and creamy, this Keto cream cheese chicken chili combines tender chicken with rich spices for a hearty, low-carb meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.1 kg (2.5 lb) boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion (about 150 g), diced
- 1 medium bell pepper (about 150 g), any color, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 15 g (1 tbsp) chili powder
- 5 g (1 tsp) ground cumin
- 5 g (1 tsp) smoked paprika
- 1½ tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt or 1 tsp Morton’s
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 480 ml (2 cups) chicken broth
- 400 g (14 oz) can crushed tomatoes, no-sugar-added (optional)
- 227 g (8 oz) cream cheese, room temperature
- 120 ml (½ cup) heavy cream (optional)
- 15 ml (1 tbsp) lime juice
- Fresh cilantro, chopped, to garnish
- 120 g (1 cup) shredded cheddar, optional
Instructions
- Trim and season the chicken with salt and pepper. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown, then transfer to a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium and sauté the onion and bell pepper for 4–5 minutes until onions are translucent. Add garlic and cook until aromatic.
- Add chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika, stirring for 30 seconds. Pour in the chicken broth and scrape the pan.
- Return the chicken to the pot, bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 12–15 minutes until chicken is tender and reached 74°C (165°F).
- Remove chicken, shred or dice, then whisk in cream cheese and heavy cream until smooth. Return the chicken and heat through. Stir in lime juice and cilantro before serving.
Notes
For a spicier version, add diced jalapeño with the onions. This chili can be easily frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Keto
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 135mg