Keto White Chicken Chili (No Beans)
No beans and no corn: chicken thighs, green chiles and cream cheese with a splash of cream.
Keto White Chicken Chili (No Beans)
Course: Main CourseDifficulty: Easy6
servings15
minutes7
hours15
minutesNo beans and no corn: chicken thighs, green chiles and cream cheese with a splash of cream.
Ingredients
2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
2 cans (4 oz each) diced green chiles
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 diced jalapeño
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp chili powder
½ tsp dried oregano
½ tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp kosher salt
½ tsp black pepper
8 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
¼ cup heavy cream
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack
Sliced avocado to serve
Directions
- Lay the chicken thighs on the bottom of the slow cooker in one layer.
- Add the green chiles, onion, jalapeño and garlic.
- Pour in only 3 cups of broth, because there are no beans to absorb it, and add the spices.
- Cover and cook on LOW 6 to 8 hours or HIGH 3 to 4 hours, until the thighs shred easily.
- Shred the chicken directly in the pot with two forks.
- Stir in the cream cheese and the heavy cream.
- Cover and cook on HIGH 15 minutes, stirring once, until the cheese has melted into the broth.
- Turn off the heat and let the bubbling stop.
- Stir in the Monterey Jack off the heat so it melts without turning stringy.
- Serve with sliced avocado.
Notes
- Without beans there is nothing to mash, so use only 3 cups of broth. Thighs stay juicy through the full cook.
Why Keto White Chicken Chili (No Beans) uses thighs
With no beans to absorb the liquid, thighs give body and richness. They stay juicy through the long cook, where breast can go dry. Cream cheese and heavy cream thicken the broth.
Thighs have more fat than breast, and that fat carries the spices. Jalapeño adds heat and green flavor. Use only 3 cups of broth. Cream cheese and heavy cream thicken at the end, so stir them in slowly and keep the pot on HIGH for the last 15 minutes.
Swaps
Chicken breast works, but watch the time. Diced zucchini adds bulk without carbs. Do not add beans or flour to thicken it. That changes the point of the recipe. Sour cream can replace some cream.
Toppings
Avocado, shredded cheese, cilantro and a squeeze of lime. Pork rinds make a crunchy topping instead of tortilla chips.
Storage and the mistake
Keeps 4 days. The soup thickens as it cools, so loosen it with broth when reheating. The mistake is pouring in more broth than the card says, which leaves it thin.
Keto White Chicken Chili (No Beans) at a glance
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cooking time: 7 hours 15 minutes
- Servings: 6 servings
- Ingredients: 16, led by boneless, (4 oz each) diced green chiles, yellow onion, diced jalapeño
Tips for Keto White Chicken Chili (No Beans)
Without beans there is nothing to mash, so use only 3 cups of broth. Thighs stay juicy through the full cook.
Keto White Chicken Chili (No Beans) FAQ
How long does Keto White Chicken Chili (No Beans) take?
Keto White Chicken Chili (No Beans) takes 7 hours 15 minutes of cooking after 15 minutes of prep.
How many people does Keto White Chicken Chili (No Beans) serve?
This recipe makes 6 servings.
What do I need to make Keto White Chicken Chili (No Beans)?
16 ingredients, led by boneless, (4 oz each) diced green chiles, yellow onion, diced jalapeño. Amounts are in the recipe card above.
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