Keto White Chicken Chili Recipe (Whole30, Paleo) (2024)

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Delicious and creamy Keto White Chicken Chili is an easy and comforting weeknight dinner that’s Whole30 compliant, Paleo, and full of flavor! Garnish with your favorite toppings and enjoy a one-pot, complete meal full of nourishing ingredients!

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What Makes This Recipe Great

What is it about creamy soups that make us feel instantly warm, cozy, and nourished? Packed with veggies and bone broth, and I just don’t know if I could survive winter without a bowl of yummy soup every few days. It’s truly comfort food at its finest!

I made this Keto White Chicken Chili twice in the past week because my husband and I couldn’t get enough of it. He even told me that he likes it better than the regular traditional chili I make, and I think I have to agree with him. It’s full of flavor from the delicious combination of spices, and the shredded chicken adds a great texture that will have you forgetting that the recipe doesn’t include beans. Hope you enjoy this low-carb recipe as much as we did!

Another great part about this recipe is all the yummy toppings that you can put on it, which adds additional flavor and textures. For me, I can go wild with all the cilantro and avocado slices, but you can customize the toppings with whatever you like, such as jalapeño slices, shredded cheese, sour cream, lime juice, and tortilla chips.

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Ingredient Notes

  • Chicken Thighs or Chicken Breasts: I personally recommend chicken thighs over boneless skinless chicken breasts any day because it’s so much more tender and flavorful. However, either one will work for this recipe. Try to purchase pasture-raised chicken if you can. You can also use rotisserie chicken for this as well.
  • Diced Green Chiles: You can purchase a small can of diced green chilis at most grocery stores. If you prefer some extra spice, you can substitute it with fire-roasted diced green chili, which also comes in a can.
  • Coconut milk: Make sure to use full-fat, canned coconut milk for the creamy texture. It won’t be the same if you use the light version! If you’re not sensitive to dairy, and it fits with your dietary needs, you can substitute heavy cream.
  • Onion
  • Celery
  • Garlic cloves
  • Spices: Ground cumin, chili powder, coriander, dried oregano, sea salt, and ground black pepper
  • Bone broth or Chicken broth
  • Jalapeno
  • Garnish: Cilantro, avocado, and more!
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Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Heat coconut oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add onion, celery, garlic, and jalapeños and cook, stirring for 5 minutes.
  3. Push the veggies to the side, then add the chicken with cumin, chili powder, coriander, oregano, sea salt, and black pepper.
  4. Cook the chicken for 5 minutes until the chicken is browned on all sides.
  5. Add the broth and diced green chili, and let the soup come to a boil.
  6. Lower the heat to medium-low and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
  7. Transfer the chicken to a bowl and use 2 forks to shred it completely.
  8. Add the chicken back to the soup, then add in coconut milk.
  9. Turn up the heat to medium-high, then let the mixture come back to a boil.
  10. Let it boil for 10 minutes until the soup is slightly reduced and thickened.
  11. Take off the heat and serve topped with your favorite garnish.
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Expert Tips

  • Thickener: If your soup is too thick, add a bit more chicken broth to get it to your desired consistency. If it’s too thin, feel free to add a teaspoon of tapioca starch or arrowroot powder.
  • Nutrition: This recipe is packed with protein and fiber– check out the nutritional information in the recipe card below. Keep in mind that if you make any substitutions, it will change the nutritional content.
  • Spice: This is a mild keto chili recipe. If you prefer more spice, add a bit of cayenne pepper or more jalapeno.
  • Veggies: Feel free to add additional veggies according to your needs and preferences– corn, cauliflower rice, and white beans are good options, though they do alter the carb count a bit.

Serving Tips

Serve this keto white chicken chili warm with toppings of your choice. Some great options include green onions, fresh cilantro, jalapeno slices, lime wedges, shredded pepper jack cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, red onion, tortilla chips, and more!

Storage Tips

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat individual portions and top with your favorite toppings! I recommend storing the soup and toppings separately.

To freeze, let your keto white chicken chili cool completely to room temperature. Then, transfer to an airtight container or freezer bag and store for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge, then heat and serve!

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Recipe FAQs

How many carbs are in keto white chicken chili?

In a serving of this soup, there are 352 calories and just 5 net carbs!

What can I add to white chicken chili to make it thicker?

Arrowroot powder or tapioca starch are great, keto-friendly options.

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Keto White Chicken Chili Recipe (Whole30, Paleo)

Delicious and creamy Keto White Chicken Chili is an easy and comforting weeknight dinner that's Whole30 compliant, Paleo, and full of flavor! Garnish with your favorite toppings and enjoy a one-pot, complete meal full of nourishing ingredients!

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Course: Main Course, Soup

Keyword: keto white chicken chili

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes minutes

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 352kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 celery sticks chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 jalapeño peppers seeded and membranes removed, diced
  • lbs skinless boneless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • tsp ground black pepper
  • 4 cups bone broth or chicken broth
  • 4 oz can of diced green chili
  • 14 oz can of full fat coconut milk
  • Optional garnish: cilantro avocado slices, and/or more jalapeño slices

Instructions

  • Heat coconut oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.

  • Add onion, celery, garlic, and jalapeños and cook, stirring for 5 minutes.

  • Push the veggies to the side, then add the chicken with cumin, chili powder, coriander, oregano, sea salt, and black pepper.

  • Cook the chicken for 5 minutes until the chicken is browned on all sides.

  • Add the broth and diced green chili, and let the soup come to a boil.

  • Lower the heat to medium-low and let it simmer for 15 minutes.

  • Transfer the chicken to a bowl and use 2 forks to shred it completely.

  • Add the chicken back to the soup, then add in coconut milk.

  • Turn up the heat to medium-high, then let the mixture come back to a boil.

  • Let it boil for 10 minutes until the soup is slightly reduced and thickened.

  • Take off the heat and serve topped with your favorite garnish.

Nutrition Facts

Keto White Chicken Chili Recipe (Whole30, Paleo)

Amount Per Serving (1 serving – makes 6)

Calories 352Calories from Fat 207

% Daily Value*

Fat 23g35%

Saturated Fat 17g106%

Cholesterol 108mg36%

Sodium 652mg28%

Potassium 555mg16%

Carbohydrates 8g3%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 3g3%

Protein 30g60%

Vitamin A 380IU8%

Vitamin C 16.4mg20%

Calcium 50mg5%

Iron 3.2mg18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Notes

Expert Tips

  • Thickener: If your soup is too thick, add a bit more chicken broth to get it to your desired consistency. If it’s too thin, feel free to add a teaspoon of tapioca starch or arrowroot powder.
  • Nutrition: This recipe is packed with protein and fiber– check out the nutritional information in the recipe card below. Keep in mind that if you make any substitutions, it will change the nutritional content.
  • Spice: This is a mild keto chili recipe. If you prefer more spice, add a bit of cayenne pepper or more jalapeno.
  • Veggies: Feel free to add additional veggies according to your needs and preferences– corn, cauliflower rice, and white beans are good options, though they do alter the carb count a bit.

Serving Tips

Serve this keto white chicken chili warm with toppings of your choice. Some great options include green onions, fresh cilantro, jalapeno slices, lime wedges, shredded pepper jack cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, red onion, tortilla chips, and more!

Storage Tips

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat individual portions and top with your favorite toppings! I recommend storing the soup and toppings separately.

To freeze, let your chili cool completely to room temperature. Then, transfer to an airtight container or freezer bag and store for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge, then heat and serve!


Keto White Chicken Chili Recipe (Whole30, Paleo) (2024)

FAQs

How to thicken white chicken chili without cornstarch? ›

Cornmeal: Add a tablespoon of cornmeal or masa harina while stirring continuously. Mashed Beans: Mash a portion of the beans and stir them into the chili to thicken it. Crushed Tortilla Chips: Crushed tortilla chips can also be added as a thickening agent.

How to thicken chili without flour or cornstarch? ›

Mash some beans.

Sorry, Texas chili purists, but beans can totally be your BFF when attempting to thicken chili. In a bowl, use a fork to smash ½ cup to 1 cup of kidney beans, pinto beans, or black beans into a paste. Stir this bean mash into the chili and allow it to simmer for 5 to 10 additional minutes.

What is a good thickening agent for white chicken chili? ›

Use All-Purpose Flour or Cornstarch

All-purpose flour and cornstarch are useful for thickening chili, as well as sauces, soups, and stews.

What can you use instead of flour in chili? ›

Cornmeal is one of our go-to thickening agents for chili. Unlike all-purpose flour, this Southern pantry staple adds a subtle earthy flavor to the chili in addition to thickening it up. You can use white or yellow cornmeal that is fine to medium-grain.

How do you thicken chili on keto? ›

There are a couple of ways to thicken keto chili. One option is to boil the chili with the lid off so the excess liquid evaporates, thus thickening the chili. Another way to thicken chili is to add a slurry using xanthan gum and water. To do this, mix equal parts water and xanthan gum in a small bowl.

What is a good thickener for chili? ›

The good news is there are lots of easy ways to thicken up your chili with ingredients you likely already have in your pantry— flour, cornmeal, pureed beans, cornstarch, or even crushed tortilla chips will help do the job, along with some good old extra simmering time.

How do you thicken sauce without flour and cornstarch? ›

Egg yolks, arrowroot, tomato paste or butter can thicken sauce in place of flour or cornstarch.

How do you thicken white sauce without flour or cornstarch? ›

Place the egg yolk(s) in a bowl and whisk. Then slowly dribble some of the hot liquid into the scrambled yolk while whisking constantly until you have about a cup of liquid. Then you can whisk that back into the hot liquid and cook the sauce until it thickens.

What can I add to chili to make it more soupy? ›

In addition, broth, beer, and/ or water is usually added to produce the desired consistency in the pot of chili. I usually add one or two cups of beef broth. If you put tomatoes in the stew, this will also provide plenty of liquid.

How do you thicken a sauce without cornstarch? ›

If you don't have any cornstarch, you can also use flour and make a beurre manie, which is fancy French for “flour butter paste” or “raw roux.” To make this little ball of thickening magic, just take equal masses of flour and butter, and mash it all up into a little paste nugget.

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