One Pan Keto Green Chili Chicken Recipe
This One Pan Keto Green Chili Chicken is a creamy, cheesy, and flavorful low-carb meal perfect for a quick dinner. It features tender shredded chicken simmered in a rich sauce made with cream cheese, jalapenos, and green chilies, all cooked together in one skillet for easy prep and cleanup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 jalapeno (seeded and chopped)
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 3 ounces cream cheese
- 1 4-ounce can green chilis (undrained)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 5 cups shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (for topping)
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and chopped, seeded jalapeno, and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Create Sauce: Pour in the unsweetened almond milk and heavy cream. Add the cream cheese, undrained green chilis, chili powder, cumin, onion powder, and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Whisk continuously until the mixture is smooth and the cheese has fully melted into the sauce.
- Add Chicken and Simmer: Stir in the shredded chicken making sure it is well coated in the creamy sauce. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let it simmer gently for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld and the chicken to heat through.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the skillet from heat and garnish with chopped green onions, additional jalapeno slices, or avocado slices as desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- Use shredded rotisserie chicken for convenience and flavor.
- For a spicier dish, keep the jalapeno seeds or add extra sliced jalapenos as garnish.
- Almond milk keeps this recipe keto-friendly; whole milk can be substituted but will increase carbs.
- Can be served with cauliflower rice or a fresh green salad to keep it low-carb.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.
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