Low Carb White Chicken Chili

One positive to cold weather is all of the food options that seem perfect on a chilly day. Here’s a recipe for Low Carb White Chicken Chili that is satisfying and delicious. If you watch your carbs, you will want to use one of my suggested substitutions for beans. I made this in two pots because 1/2 the chili contained beans (for me) and the other half contained cauliflower as a replacement for my husband who must keep carbs very low.

I hope you love this recipe!

Low-Carb White Chicken Chili

A tasty low carb version of a traditional favorite soup.

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Course Main Course, Soup

Cuisine American

Servings 4

Ingredients

  

• 1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs), diced or shredded
• 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
• 1 small onion diced
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 4 cups chicken broth low-sodium
• 1 cup heavy cream or coconut cream
• 4 oz cream cheese softened
• 1 4 oz can diced green chiles
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp chili powder
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp salt or to taste
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper optional for heat
• ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack cheese
• ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
• 1 lime cut into wedges (for serving)
• Optional Add-ins:
• Beans: Use 1 cup of drained and rinsed white beans if desired. beans have carbs
• Low-Carb Bean Substitutes: Try chopped cauliflower diced zucchini, or sliced mushrooms for texture.

Instructions

 

• Sauté Aromatics:
• Heat olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for about 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
• Cook Chicken:
• Add the diced chicken to the pot and cook until lightly browned (but not fully cooked), about 5 minutes.
• Add Seasonings & Broth:
• Stir in the cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, black pepper, and cayenne (if using). Add the diced green chiles and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and let it cook for about 15 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked.
• Make It Creamy:
• Reduce heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream and softened cream cheese until fully melted and incorporated.
• Add Cheese & Optional Beans/Substitutes:
• Stir in the shredded cheese and mix until smooth. If using beans, cauliflower, zucchini, or mushrooms, add them now and let everything simmer for 5 more minutes.
• Serve & Garnish:
• Remove from heat and ladle into bowls. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

Notes

Extra topping ideas:
Sliced avocado
Sour cream
Extra shredded cheese
Crushed pork rinds for crunch (instead of tortilla chips)

Keyword chicken chili, keto, low carboyhydrate, soup