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keto white chicken chili

One Pot Keto White Chicken Chili Recipe

The perfect cold weather keto recipe.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 bowls
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup spinach chopped
  • 1/2 onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic diced
  • 12 oz softened cream cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella
  • 4 cups chicken bone broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped
  • 4 strips of thick bacon
  • paprika
  • cumin
  • chili powder
  • cayenne pepper
  • onion powder
  • salt
  • pepper
  • olive oil
  • sour cream optional

Method
 

  1. Dry rub chicken with mix of seasonings.
  2. Fry chicken halves in olive oil over medium high heat to sear both sides - 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  3. Once browned, add 2 cups of chicken broth to cover and bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat and cover. Simmer until cooked through. (About 15 minutes.)
  5. Remove chicken and shred. Reserve broth for later.
  6. Heat olive oil in pan and add cubed bacon. Fry until partially cooked.
  7. Add chopped peppers and onions. Continue to cook down until browned.
  8. Add garlic and cook for another minute or so.
  9. Add shredded chicken and reserved broth, plus 2 additional cups of broth. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer.
  10. Add seasoning to taste.
  11. Add 8 oz cream cheese, 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream, and 2 cups mozzarella. Stir often and cook over medium heat until well blended and thickened.
  12. Add spinach and stir.
  13. Separately, combine 4 oz. melted cream cheese and 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream and mix well. Add mixture to pot. Stir well over medium heat.
  14. Add more seasoning as desired.
  15. Remove from heat and serve. Optional: top with sour cream, shredded cheese, spinach, and raw onions.

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Notes

A great Sunday meal in the fall and winter. Easily modified to taste.