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prep time
25 min
cook time
4 h 0 min
ready time
4 h 25 min
Keto Slow Cooker Chicken Chili
You will love this creamy Keto Slow Cooker Chicken Chili. The base of this chicken chili is made from chicken broth and chicken breast simmered slowly in a slow cooker. It is seasoned with vegetables like bell pepper, onion, and garlic cloves. The broth mixture is flavored with ground cumin, paprika, and coriander to make it warm and comforting. Artichoke hearts stud the chili and add an awesome texture and depth of flavor! Artichoke hearts make for an unconventional but delicious low carb addition to chili and add healthful prebiotic fiber to your diet. Cream cheese is the secret to making this chili creamy with a hint of tartness. Our Keto Slow Cooker Chicken Chili would be delicious on any cold day. It is one of the best recipes to help meet protein goals too.
What size of slow cooker do I need for this recipe?
We used a standard 5-quart slow cooker for this recipe, but you might be able to get away with using one size smaller or larger.
Do I have to use chicken breasts?
No, feel free to use boneless chicken thighs. If you make this swap, make sure to copy this recipe in the Carb Manager app and adjust it by eliminating the chicken breasts and substituting them with thigh meat. Thigh meat is higher in calories, so while it is Keto, if you are calorie conscious, you will want to make this adjustment. You can also use bone-in chicken thighs, but you will need to shred the meat and remove the bones before serving.
Do I need to make this in a slow cooker?
Absolutely not! If you do not have a slow cooker or want to cook this faster, you can place all the ingredients in a saucepan and cook it until the meat is tender and the cream cheese is melted.
Do I have to use arrowroot starch?
While arrowroot starch is generally considered Keto because it is used in small quantities as a thickener and is never consumed in large amounts, you may still want to substitute it with something else. You can substitute the arrowroot starch with xantham gum. If doing so, add it directly to the broth and whisk quickly to incorporate it so it doesn’t clump. For this recipe, substitute about 2 teaspoons of xanthan gum for arrowroot.
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Net Carbs
5 g
Fiber
3.1 g
Total Carbs
8.1 g
Protein
15.5 g
Fats
11.2 g
188 cals
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Ingredients
Chicken Breast Boneless Skinless Raw
1.5 lb
Coarse Kosher Salt
2 tsp
Cream cheese
6 oz
Chicken broth
1 qt
bell pepper
1 medium - 2 1/2" diameter x 2 3/4"
Onion
1 small
Garlic
4 clove
Cumin, ground
1 tsp
Paprika
0.5 tsp
Coriander Seed Ground Or Whole Dried
0.5 tsp
Artichoke hearts or globe, canned in water
8.5 oz
Arrowroot flour
2 tbsp
Avocado
2 each
Cilantro
0.25 cup, chopped
Recipe Steps
steps 4
4 h 25 min
Step 1
Combine sliced chicken breasts, cream cheese, one quart of chicken broth, diced bell pepper, diced onion, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, ground coriander, and drained artichoke hearts in the bottom of a 5-quart slow cooker. Add the arrowroot powder (if using) and use a whisk to incorporate the powder into the broth quickly.Step 2
Place the lid on the pot. Set the timer for four hours on high. If using xanthan gum, add it directly into the broth and give it a good whisk so it doesn’t clump together.Step 3
Once the timer has passed, taste the chili. Add any additional salt and pepper as desired. You will need to remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and shred it into bite-sized pieces.Step 4
Place the chicken meat back into the slow cooker. Top with slices of avocado and chopped cilantro. Serve hot!
