This Keto White Chicken Chili Bake has a creamy texture, cheesy topping, and rich Southwestern flavor. We prepare this bake with shredded chicken, cauliflower, cream cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, cheddar cheese, green chiles, jalapeño, garlic, onion, chicken broth, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, chili powder, cilantro, lime juice, and olive oil. This bake contains about 475 calories and 10 g of total carbs. Preparing this bake takes about forty minutes. This Keto White Chicken Chili Bake is excellent for lunch, dinner, family meals, weekly meal prep, cozy evenings, and easy low-carb dinners. You can serve this bake with Avocado Cucumber Salad, Garlic Butter Broccoli, Roasted Zucchini, Creamy Cabbage Slaw, or Cheesy Cauliflower.
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STATISTICAL OVERVIEW:
- Course: Main Course
- Caloric Content: 475 kcal
- Diet: Keto
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cuisine: Southwestern
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Portion Size: 1½ cups
- Cooking Mode: Oven
- Total Servings: 6
- Difficulty Level: Easy
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Total Carbs: 10 g
TOOLS:
- Pan
- Dish
- Spoon
- Knife
- Chopping board
- Measuring cups and spoons
INGREDIENTS:
- Chicken, 1½ lb.
- Cauliflower florets, 3 cups
- Cream cheese, 8 oz.
- Chicken broth, 1 cup
- Monterey Jack cheese, 1½ cups
- Cheddar cheese, ½ cup
- Green chiles, 4 oz.
- Onion, ½
- Garlic, 3 cloves
- Jalapeño, 1
- Olive oil, 1 tbsp.
- Cumin, one tsp.
- Oregano, one tsp.
- Smoked paprika, half a tsp.
- Chili powder, ½ tsp.
- Black pepper, ¼ tsp.
- Cilantro, ¼ cup
- Lime juice, 1 tbsp.
- Salt, ½ tsp.
INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR KETO SUBSTITUTIONS:
CHICKEN:
- We utilize cooked shredded chicken because it provides plenty of protein and a tender texture. As a replacement, you can use shredded turkey or cooked chicken thighs.
CAULIFLOWER:
- Cauliflower adds bulk and texture while keeping the bake low in carbohydrates. As a substitute, you can use broccoli or zucchini.
CREAM CHEESE:
- A rich, creamy chili foundation is produced with cream cheese. We recommend full-fat cream cheese for a keto option. You can use mascarpone as an alternative.
MONTEREY JACK CHEESE:
- Monterey Jack melts smoothly and gives the bake a creamy, cheesy texture. As a substitute, you can use mozzarella or Colby Jack.
CHEDDAR CHEESE:
- Cheddar provides a stronger cheesy flavor and a golden topping. You can replace it with Colby Jack or extra Monterey Jack.
GREEN CHILES:
- Green chiles provide mild heat and Southwestern flavor. You can use roasted green peppers for a milder version.
JALAPEÑO:
- Jalapeño adds extra heat and flavor. You can omit it or replace it with a small amount of serrano pepper.
ONION:
- Onion adds sweetness and savory flavor. For a stricter keto version, reduce the quantity to ¼ medium onion or use finely chopped green onion.
CHICKEN BROTH:
- Chicken broth helps soften the cauliflower and creates the creamy consistency. We recommend using an unsweetened, low-carb broth.
OLIVE OIL:
- Olive oil adds healthful fat and aids in the sautéing of the vegetables. You can substitute avocado oil.
CILANTRO AND LIME:
- Cilantro and lime add freshness and balance the richness of the cheese. Fresh parsley and lemon juice can be used if preferred.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Warm the oven to 190° Celcius and coat a dish.
- Preheat the olive oil in a pan.
- We cook the onion and jalapeño for almost three minutes.
- Heat the garlic for approximately thirty seconds.
- Include chicken broth and cauliflower, wrap and cook for almost seven minutes.
- Stir in the cream cheese till smooth.
- Include the pepper, cumin, salt, oregano, chili powder, and paprika.
- Whisk in cheddar, chicken, 1 cup Monterey Jack, green chiles, cilantro, and lime juice.
- Put in a dish and garnish with the leftover Monterey Jack.
- Bake till become bubbly and hot, for almost twenty minutes.
- Cool for just five minutes and then serve.
TIPS:
- We utilize rotisserie chicken for quick preparation.
- Cut the cauliflower into equal and small pieces so it cooks evenly.
- Soften the cream cheese before including it to get a smoother mixture.
- Avoid cooking the cauliflower too much, as it will be watery.
- Include additional cayenne pepper or jalapeño to make this bake spicier.
- Allow the bake to sit for five minutes and then serve so the filling will firm up.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
SALADS:
- Avocado Cucumber Salad
- Greek Salad
- Creamy Cucumber Salad
- Cilantro Lime Salad
- Mexican Cauliflower Salad
VEGETABLES:
- Garlic Butter Broccoli
- Roasted Zucchini
- Cheesy Cauliflower
- Sautéed Green Beans
- Creamed Spinach
TOPPINGS:
- Sliced Avocado
- Sour Cream
- Fresh Cilantro
- Sliced Jalapeños
- Avocado Salsa
SIDES:
- Cauliflower Mash
- Keto Coleslaw
- Roasted Asparagus
- Sautéed Mushrooms
- Garlic Zucchini
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Refrigerate the cooled bake for no more than three days in a sealed box.
FREEZER:
- Store completely cooled portions for 3 months.
FAQs:
Will we alternate cauliflower?
- Yes, you can use zucchini or broccoli as a different choice for cauliflower.
May we prepare this bake spicier?
- Yes, you can use keto hot sauce, additional jalapeño, serrano pepper, or cayenne pepper.
Could we prepare this bake earlier?
- Yes, you can make and assemble the bake, wrap it, chill it, and bake it within twenty-four hours.
Will we prepare this bake without onion?
- Yes, you can skip the onion or alternate it with a little quantity of chopped green onion.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
No. of Calories: 475 kcal
Sodium: 760 mg
Net Carbs: 7 g
Fiber: 3 g
Sugar: 4 g
Fats: 29 g
Proteins: 38 g
Portion Size: 1½ cups
Total Carbs: 10 g