One Pan Keto Green Chili Chicken Recipe
This One Pan Keto Green Chili Chicken is a creamy, flavorful dish featuring shredded chicken simmered in a cheesy green chili sauce. Perfect for a low-carb, keto-friendly meal, it combines buttery sautéed garlic and jalapeno with rich cream cheese, cheddar, and mild green chilis for a comforting and spicy main course, all cooked in a single skillet for easy 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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Chicken and Cheese
- 5 cups shredded chicken
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (for topping)
Sauce and Seasonings
- 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
Instructions
- Sauté garlic and jalapeno: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and chopped jalapeno and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Create the sauce: Pour in the unsweetened almond milk, heavy cream, and cream cheese. Add the undrained can of green chilis, chili powder, cumin, onion powder, and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Whisk the mixture continuously until the cream cheese and cheddar are fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Combine chicken and simmer: Stir in the shredded chicken, ensuring it’s evenly coated with the sauce. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese. Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and let it simmer gently for 10 minutes to meld the flavors and heat through.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions, additional jalapeno slices, or avocado if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra heat, leave jalapeno seeds in or add more jalapeno slices as a garnish.
- You can substitute shredded rotisserie chicken to save prep time.
- This dish freezes well for up to 2 months; reheat gently on stovetop to retain creaminess.
- Serve with a side of steamed low-carb vegetables or cauliflower rice for a complete keto meal.
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