Description
Enjoy a creamy, comforting Keto Cream Cheese Chicken Chili that’s quick to make and full of flavor. Perfect for low-carb diets!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese
- 1 can (15 oz or 425 g) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz or 425 g) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp (5 g) chili powder
- 1 tsp (5 g) ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. Season with salt and pepper. Heat oil in your pot over medium heat and sauté the chicken for 5–7 minutes, until golden brown.
- Sauté the Aromatics: Add the diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
- Combine the Ingredients: Stir in the tomatoes, black beans, chili powder, and cumin. Mix well.
- Add the Cream Cheese: Lower heat and stir in the softened cream cheese until melted, about 2–3 minutes.
- Simmer the Chili: Bring to a simmer and cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust with salt and pepper as needed.
Notes
For a lower-carb version, omit beans and consider adding diced zucchini.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Keto
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 675mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg