white chicken chili
A creamy, flavorful, and easy-to-make beanless white chicken chili that's perfect for a low carb or keto diet. Packed with spices, cheese, and tender shredded chicken for a satisfying meal.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 cup shredded chicken (rotisserie or otherwise)
- 1.5 teaspoon chili powder
- 1.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 Tablespoon ground cumin
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)
- 0.75 cup chicken broth
- 2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha or hot sauce
- 1.5 cup Monterey Jack cheese (grated)
- 8 ounces diced green chilies (2 cans)
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken with chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- In a thick-bottomed dutch oven or stock pot, melt 6 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Then add chicken broth, heavy cream, cream cheese, and Sriracha.
- Bring to a simmer and cook until the cream cheese is fully melted and incorporated.
- Add the seasoned shredded chicken, Monterey Jack cheese, and diced green chilies to the pot. Stir to combine.
- Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes, being careful not to scorch the bottom.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve hot and enjoy your creamy white chicken chili!
Notes
This beanless white chicken chili is perfect for those on keto or low carb diets. You can add jalapeños or sour cream for extra flavor and creaminess.