One Pan Keto Green Chili Chicken Recipe
This One Pan Keto Green Chili Chicken is a creamy, cheesy, and flavorful dish perfect for a low-carb dinner. Tender shredded chicken is cooked in a rich green chili sauce with spices, jalapeno, and cream cheese, topped with melted cheddar for an irresistible meal.
- 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 cooked 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 jalapeno and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Make Sauce: Pour in the unsweetened almond milk, heavy cream, cream cheese, undrained green chilis, chili powder, cumin, onion powder, and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Whisk the mixture continuously until the sauce is smooth and the cheese has melted completely.
- Add Chicken and Simmer: Stir in the shredded chicken evenly into the sauce. Top the mixture with the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let it simmer for 10 minutes to meld flavors and heat through.
- Garnish and Serve: Once cooked, garnish with chopped green onions, additional jalapeno slices, or avocado slices as desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- You can adjust the heat by adding more or fewer jalapenos depending on your spice preference.
- Use cooked shredded chicken from a rotisserie or leftover roasted chicken to save time.
- For extra creaminess, you can add a little more heavy cream or cream cheese.
- This dish pairs well with cauliflower rice or a fresh green salad for a complete keto-friendly meal.
- Make sure to use unsweetened almond milk to keep it keto-friendly and low in carbs.
Keywords: keto, green chili chicken, low carb, creamy chicken, one pan dinner, gluten free, quick dinner
