The Best Keto Crockpot White Shredded Chicken Chili Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How many carbs does white chicken chili have? ›

How many carbs are in white chicken chili? Conventional white chicken chili typically contains white beans, corn, and other high carb ingredients. And it can have 35g of carbs or more per serving. But this Keto White Chicken Chili recipe has only 8.1g total carbs and 2.6g fiber per serving.

Xanthan gum: Xanthan gum is a common thickener used in many low-carb recipes. It's a powdered substance that can be added to liquids to create a thick, smooth texture. You'll only need a small amount of xanthan gum to thicken your chili, typically 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon for a large pot.

The White Chili is a very common variety in Cambodia. Each family grows a few plants close to their house. Fresh white chilies are widely used in Khmer cuisine. The chilies are cleaned, stripped of their tails and dried at low temperature to retain all their aromas.

My recommended serving size is ~2 cups, which provides 360 calories, 38 grams of carbohydrates, 9 grams of fiber, 9 grams of fat, and 33 g protein. That amount also supplies 740 milligrams of sodium, 10% of the daily value for calcium, 15% of the daily value for iron and 15% of the daily value for potassium.

Elevate with Extra Flavor

Elevate your chili recipe by adding an extra layer of flavor. Cocoa powder, bacon, cinnamon, ground coffee and tomato paste will all add a rich sweet & salty flavors that are sure to surprise and delight.

Chili should be thick and hearty enough to be a meal on its own, but sometimes there's just a bit more liquid than you want in the pot. While you can simply keep simmering the chili, that method risks overcooking softer ingredients like the beans, losing all your nice texture to mushy monotony.

Too much stock: Although chicken or beef stock adds an earthy flavor to chili, it can result in a watery mixture if you use too much. To fix this issue, add more solid ingredients, such as veggies, meat, and beans, or let your chili cook longer.

What is a keto substitute for beans in chili? ›

Cauliflower Rice: Another option is to use cauliflower rice instead of beans. Simply pulse some cauliflower in a food processor until it resembles rice, and then add it to your chili. Cauliflower rice is low in carbs and high in fiber, making it a great choice for a keto-friendly chili.

Since that time, chili has become a popular dish all over the United States. Its association with Texas, however, remains quite strong. In fact, the Texas legislature named chili the official state dish in 1977.

In a classic red chili, you'll see ample amounts of red chili powder used, as well as red meat. In a white chili, like this white chicken chili, the chilies used are green – such as hatch or poblano.

White chili is made with white beans, chicken (sometimes pork), and mild green chiles. (That said, if you must, must have scorching heat in your chili, there are ways to do that while still keeping the chili white. Read through the comments for some ideas.)

Traditional chili recipes usually include beans, which are high in carbs and not very keto-friendly. However, you can easily make a keto-friendly version of chili by replacing the beans with low-carb vegetables like bell peppers and zucchini. You can also add some ground beef or pork for protein and healthy fats.

Chilli Chicken (1 serving) contains 2g total carbs, 2g net carbs, 5.3g fat, 17g protein, and 124 calories.

The chicken breast macros for one 3-ounce (85g) grilled, boneless, skinless piece are 26 grams of protein and 2.7 grams of fat with zero grams of carbohydrates.

One skinless, boneless, cooked chicken breast (172 g) has the following nutrition breakdown : Calories: 284. Protein: 53.4 g. Carbs: 0 g.