Low-Carb White Chicken Chili
A tasty low carb version of a traditional favorite soup.
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)
Sliced avocado
Sour cream
Extra shredded cheese
Crushed pork rinds for crunch (instead of tortilla chips)