One Pan Keto Green Chili Chicken Recipe
This One Pan Keto Green Chili Chicken is a creamy, cheesy, and spicy skillet meal perfect for a low-carb diet. Featuring tender shredded chicken simmered in a rich sauce made from cream cheese, heavy cream, green chilis, and shredded cheddar, it’s an easy and flavorful meal ready in just 25 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
Sauce Ingredients
- 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
Main Ingredients
- 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 jalapeno and sauté for about 30 seconds to release their flavors.
- Make Creamy Sauce: Pour in the unsweetened almond milk, heavy cream, and add the cream cheese along with the undrained green chilis. Sprinkle in the chili powder, cumin, and onion powder. Whisk gently until the mixture becomes smooth and the cheese has fully melted.
- Add Chicken and Cheese: Stir in the shredded chicken until it is fully coated with the sauce. Then sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese over the top. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let it simmer for 10 minutes to meld the flavors together.
- Garnish and Serve: Once the dish is heated through and bubbly, garnish with chopped green onions, additional sliced jalapenos, or diced avocado as desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, include the jalapeno seeds or add extra jalapeno slices as garnish.
- You can substitute shredded rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- This recipe is perfect for meal prepping and stores well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to add a squeeze of lime or fresh cilantro for extra freshness when serving.
Keywords: Keto, Green Chili Chicken, Low Carb Chicken, One Pan Chicken, Creamy Chicken Skillet
