This easy creamy white chicken chili is healthy, low carb, and keto friendly! We use cauliflower rice instead of beans and I give instructions for the stove top, crockpot, and for freezing!
I love any recipe that is a soup, stew or Chili. This Keto White Chicken Chili is so easy to make and comforting any time of year. I like to use cauliflower rice instead of beans to cut the carbs, and I use heavy cream and xanthan gum to eliminate the need for thickeners like cornstarch or flour.
Some other keto friendly soups you will love are Broccoli Cheese soup, Keto Chili, Leftover Steak Soup, Instant Pot Creamy Chicken Soup, and Cream of Cauliflower Soup.
CROCKPOT WHITE CHICKEN CHILI
To make this white chicken chili in the crockpot, you literally just throw in all of the ingredients and let it go. I have tried this recipe with first browning the chicken and not browning the chicken first, and they both taste delicious.
STOVETOP WHITE CHICKEN CHILI
If you have a little more time, you can put a little more effort into this recipe by sweating the onions and garlic and browning the meat before you let it simmer.
After you brown the meat and onions, we add in the rest of the ingredients which are cumin, dried oregano, green chilis, chicken broth, and cauliflower rice.
I am a big proponent of ingredients such as frozen onion and frozen cauliflower rice. They are major time savers!
Now we just let the chili simmer for about 20 minutes. Finally we add in the heavy cream and the xanthan gum to make it creamy.
HOW TO FREEZE WHITE CHICKEN CHILI
This recipe froze really well! I added all of the ingredients (except cream and xanthan gum) to a gallon size freezer bag and stuck it in the freezer. When I was ready to cook it, I removed it from the freezer the day before to let it thaw. Then I cooked it in the crockpot for 4 hours on high. I then added in the cream and the xanthan gum and let it cook for about 10 minutes more to thicken up.
I like to serve this easy white chicken chili with fresh cilantro, shredded cheddar, avocado, and some sour cream.
Keto White Chicken Chili - Crockpot or Stove Top
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Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons avocado oil
- ½ Cup Diced onion
- 4 Cloves Garlic, minced
- 6 Boneless Skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 Tablespoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 7 ounces Diced green chilis
- 12 ounces Frozen cauliflower rice
- 2 Cups Chicken broth
- ½ Cup Heavy Cream
- 1 teaspoon xanthan gum
- Kosher salt and pepper to taste
- Shredded cheddar, avocado, cilantro, sour cream for serving
Instructions
Crockpot White Chicken Chili
- Add the diced onion, garlic, chicken, cumin, oregano, green chilis, cauliflower rice, and chicken broth to the crockpot (omit the oil). Let cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours.
- Add in the heavy cream and the xanthan gum. Let cook for 10 more minutes to thicken. Serve in bowls with toppings.
Stovetop White Chicken Chili
- In a heavy bottom pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add in the onions and sweat for 5-8 minutes. Add in the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Turn up the heat to medium-hi and add in the diced chicken and sauté until browned on all sides.
- Add in the cumin, oregano, chilis, cauliflower rice, and broth. Reduce to low and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add in the heavy cream and xanthan gum, bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer and let thicken for 5 minutes.
- Serve in bowls with toppings.
Notes
- To freeze: I added all of the ingredients (except cream and xanthan gum) to a gallon size freezer bag and stuck it in the freezer. When I was ready to cook it, I removed it from the freezer the day before to let it thaw. Then I cooked it in the crockpot for 4 hours on high. I then added in the cream and the xanthan gum and let it cook for about 10 minutes more to thicken up.
- What is Xanthan Gum?
Nutrition per serving
Nutrition is provided as a courtesy only. Please re-calculate on your own with the ingredients and amounts you used for the most accurate data.
Jane says
I made this today in the crockpot - it was so yummy! I skipped the xanthan gum because I like brothy soups, and it was great. The cauli rice works so well in this. I don't normally like cauliflower, but you really cannot taste it at all. It soaks up all that flavor and just becomes a nice spoonful with the chicken. Definitely will make again!
Carol lopez says
Love it.yum 😋
Thank you
Amanda says
Can I substitute jasmine rice for cauliflower rice? We have some with a cruciferous vegetable allergy. I just didn't know if regular rice would need longer to cook or get to mushy. Thanks, Amanda
Jennifer Banz says
Yes you can! It will need more cooking time, it could need more liquid, and the rice could get mushy if you want it for leftovers.
Yolanda says
I made this and it was outstanding!! Only question/tip I ask for is how to properly use Xantham gum because every time I use it / inclusive of this recipe / it always clumps up and gets gunky. It never fully dissolves in the liquid. I’ve tried to add it to the liquid and to the dish itself and get same result. Thank you.
joan says
What I often do is remove some of the liquid into another receptacle and add the xanthum gum and blend to dissolve....then add that back into the pot. I'm actually making this today!
Hilary says
Can I freeze this after I make it in the crockpot if there is some leftover?
jenniferbanz says
Yep!
Kelli Thompson says
Thank you. We really enjoyed this satisfying, filling, very tasty dish! I'd like to share my additions to the recipe. Since I am in maintenance, I used 1/2 can of navy beans, and 3 cups of cauliflower florets (mimic size, shape, texture of beans) steamed in chicken broth first to make tender. I know the cauli-rice is great too, but this worked great for us. Could not even tell cauliflower was in the chili. I also added 1 cup of salsa verde. I browned my chicken first coated in (cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, chili powder) before adding to crock pot and sautéed the onion and garlic in the brown bits before adding to crock pot. Love your videos and recipes. Thanks so much.
Tunji says
Stumbled across this receipe today and I tried it. Its the best keto receipe I have had.
Thanks.
Lauren says
can you use fresh cauliflower rice?
Lauren Gonzalez says
can you use fresh cauliflower rice?
jenniferbanz says
Yep!
Beth says
White chili is a huge family favorite in my home! Can't wait to try your slow cooker version!
Chrissy says
I love the combo of cauliflower rice and green chilis in this creamy chicken chili! Such a great weeknight dinner option.
Vickie Salter says
Can I use boneless, skinless chicken breasts instead?
jenniferbanz says
You sure can!
Shams says
Hello Jennifer,
It looks healthy and delicious. if I use lemon, is it test well? I wanna try this soon.
jenniferbanz says
Lemon might be a good addition. Let me know how you liked it!
Marilyn Paladino says
What happens if I leave out the xanthan gum?
jenniferbanz says
It just wouldn't be as thick