Description
This One Pan Keto Green Chili Chicken is a creamy, flavorful dish combining shredded chicken with a spicy green chili cheese sauce. Perfect for a low-carb, high-fat ketogenic diet, it features a rich blend of cream cheese, heavy cream, cheddar cheese, and aromatic spices simmered together in a skillet for an easy, comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
Dairy
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 3 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese for topping
Other Ingredients
- 1 4-ounce can green chilis (undrained)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 5 cups shredded chicken
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and chopped jalapeno, and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Create Sauce: Add the unsweetened almond milk, heavy cream, cream cheese, undrained green chilis, chili powder, cumin, onion powder, and 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese to the skillet. Whisk the mixture continuously until the sauce is smooth and the cheese has fully melted, creating a creamy green chili base.
- Add Chicken and Simmer: Stir in the shredded chicken, mixing well to coat the meat in the creamy sauce. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese. Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and let simmer for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld and cheese to melt on top.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the cover and garnish with chopped green onions, additional jalapeno slices, or avocado slices as desired. Serve warm and enjoy your keto-friendly green chili chicken!
Notes
- Use shredded rotisserie chicken or leftover cooked chicken for convenience.
- Adjust jalapeno quantity depending on your preferred level of spiciness.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute cream cheese and cheddar with vegan alternatives.
- Serve with cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles to keep it keto-friendly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: keto chicken, green chili chicken, low carb chicken recipe, creamy chicken skillet, keto dinner
