Low Carb Keto White Chicken Chili Recipe

If you’re looking for the perfect winter dish, keto white chicken chili will warm you right up! This thick, hearty soup is packed with flavor, totally dairy free, and can be made in an Instant Pot or on the stovetop.

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• Dairy free keto chicken chili
• How many carbs are in white chicken chili?
• What about calories?
• Are beans keto?
• How to make low carb white chicken chili
• Other low carb soup and chili recipes
• Recipe

Does anyone else crave soups and chilis when it’s cold outside? When temperatures start dropping into the single digits with wind chill, warm and comforting food is a must in our house. Thanks to our long winters, I’ve developed quite a few low carb soup and chili recipes over the years.

I love making big pots of soup or chili because these recipes are so heartwarming, but also so easy to make. And this keto white chicken chili is no exception! 

Whether you’re cooking in the Instant Pot or on the stovetop, it’s a very simple process. Sauté the ingredients, simmer everything in the broth, and then stir in the cauliflower puree. It really couldn’t be easier.

From the first hint of fall to the harshest winter day, I don’t think there’s ever a bad time to make chili. It’s such a delicious, healthy way to fill up the family.

I definitely recommend whipping up this low carb white chicken chili whenever you’re in the mood for something warm and cozy!

Dairy free keto chicken chili

Some recipes use cream cheese or heavy whipping cream to thicken the base. There’s nothing wrong with those ingredients, but I have been omitting dairy lately for personal health reasons. That’s why this recipe is totally dairy free.

So how do we make sure our low carb chicken chili is still a hearty, satisfying meal? The secret is in the last step of the instructions. That’s right, it’s cauliflower puree!

Cauliflower puree is a great way to thicken up the chili. Plus you get a sneaky serving of vegetables. With the other strong flavors in this chili, you can’t taste the cauliflower at all.

How many carbs are in white chicken chili?

I calculated the nutritional information for this recipe based on 8 servings and my toppings of choice. 

For a bowl of chili topped with avocado, tomato, and jalapeño, each bowl has 8 total carbs with 3 grams of fiber. This comes out to 5 net carbs per bowl.

If you eliminate the toppings, the carb count will be slightly lower. 

I always recommend entering the specific ingredients you use into a macro counter if you want to know the exact nutritional information. 

What about calories?

A bowl of low carb white chicken chili comes out to about 240 calories.

This includes the toppings I used. Based on your choice of toppings, the calorie count may vary.

If you choose to add traditional dairy toppings like sour cream or cheese, you may want to keep track of your serving sizes. These can add up quickly to increase your calorie count.

Are beans keto?

Beans are not considered to be a keto friendly food, as they are typically high in carbs.

For example, great northern beans are a common bean found in white chicken chili recipes. A half cup of these beans has about 11 net carbs. For those following a strict keto diet, that is over half of their daily carbs.

So you probably won’t find beans in most keto chili recipes. The serving size to keep carbs low simply isn’t worth the trouble. They’re really just a cheap filler anyway.

Legumes are also not considered paleo. Since I wanted this recipe to fit a paleo diet as well, it made sense to omit beans. I promise, you won’t miss them!

How to make low carb white chicken chili

Heat avocado oil in a large pot on the stovetop or in your Instant Pot on the saute setting. Add in chicken, onions, and jalapeño. Cook until chicken is lightly browned. Add in garlic and sauté about 1-2 minutes more. 

If using the Instant Pot, press cancel to turn off sauté. 

Stir in chicken broth, cumin, chili powder, salt, and cayenne pepper. For stovetop, bring everything to a boil, then cover and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 20-30 minutes. 

For the Instant Pot, close the lid, turn the valve to sealing, and set the pot to 10 minutes on high pressure. 

While the chicken mixture is cooking, cook the cauliflower if needed. Then, puree in a small blender or food processor. Set aside.

For the Instant Pot, when the 10 minute high pressure cycle is done, open the valve for quick pressure release. Once pressure has been fully released, open the lid. If cooking on the stovetop, simply remove the lid after 20-30 minutes.

Stir cauliflower puree into the chili to thicken, then add your toppings and enjoy!

Other low carb soup and chili recipes

Looking for a few more easy keto recipes to warm you up when the temperatures drop? Check out a few of these favorites:

• Broccoli Cauliflower Soup With Cheese And Broccoli is a comforting dish that’s packed with flavor, yet so simple to make… just chop, simmer, and serve!
  
• Keto Mexican Chicken Soup is made in the crock pot and only requires 4 ingredients for the ultimate easy, delicious meal.
  
• Low Carb Chili Recipe is easy to make, full of flavor, and can be as mild or as spicy as you want it to be!
  
• Roasted Brussels Sprout Soup With Bacon is a comforting way to enjoy a serving of vegetables with bacon on a low carb diet.
  
• Turkey Pumpkin Chili is a satisfying slow cooker recipe that is super filling and packed with healthy ingredients.

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