A rich, creamy, comforting chili made with tender chicken, green chilies, and cream cheese. No beans needed!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Diet: Low Carb • Keto-Friendly
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chilies
- ½ cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened and cubed
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Optional Toppings
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Sour cream
- Sliced avocado
- Fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges
Instructions
1. Sauté the vegetables.
Heat the olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
2. Add the chicken and seasonings.
Stir in the shredded chicken, chicken broth, diced green chilies, cumin, and chili powder. Mix well.
3. Simmer the chili.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for approximately 10 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
4. Make it creamy.
Reduce the heat to low. Add the softened cream cheese a few cubes at a time, stirring until completely melted and smooth. Avoid boiling the chili after adding the cream cheese.
5. Add the finishing touch.
Stir in the fresh lime juice. Taste and adjust the salt, pepper, cumin, and chili powder as needed.
6. Serve and enjoy!
Ladle into six bowls. Top with shredded cheddar, sour cream, avocado, or fresh cilantro, if desired.
Estimated Nutrition Facts
Per serving, without optional toppings.
Nutrient
Amount
Calories 300–350
Protein 30–35 g
Fat 16–20 g
Total Carbohydrates 4–6 g
Net Carbohydrates 4–5 g
Nutrition values are estimates and will vary by brand and ingredient measurements.
Paula’s Kitchen Tip
For the smoothest, creamiest chili, let the cream cheese soften at room temperature before adding it to the pot. Stir it in slowly over low heat.
The secret ingredient is the fresh lime juice! It brightens the rich cream cheese and brings all those savory flavors together.
LOW CARB REVELATION
Simple food. Real ingredients. Deliciously low carb.
Recipe developed for Paula’s Low Carb Revelation.
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