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One Pan Keto Green Chili Chicken Recipe

4.9 from 137 reviews

This One Pan Keto Green Chili Chicken is a creamy, flavorful, and easy-to-make dish featuring shredded chicken simmered in a rich green chili cheese sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, it combines the heat of jalapenos and green chilis with a cheesy, creamy base that fits perfectly into a ketogenic diet.

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

  1. Sauté Garlic and Jalapeno: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and chopped jalapeno, sautéing for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  2. Prepare the Cheese 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 it becomes smooth and the cheese has fully melted into a creamy sauce.
  3. Add Shredded Chicken and Simmer: Stir the shredded chicken into the cheese sauce until evenly combined. Top the mixture with the remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let it simmer for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld and the cheese topping to melt.
  4. Garnish and Serve: Remove the skillet from heat and garnish the dish with chopped green onions, additional jalapeno slices, or avocado according to your preference. Serve warm.

Notes

  • This recipe is perfect for meal prepping and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • To make it spicier, leave some jalapeno seeds in or add extra chili powder.
  • You can swap shredded chicken with rotisserie chicken for convenience.
  • Serve over cauliflower rice or with keto-friendly tortillas for a complete meal.
  • The dish is naturally gluten-free and suitable for a ketogenic diet.

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