Green Chili Chicken (One Pan Recipe)
A creamy, savory, and slightly spicy one-pan chicken dish ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for a low-carb, high-protein weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 25 min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One Pan / Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Low-Carb, Keto-Friendly
Ingredients
1 tablespoon unsalted butter or ghee
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1/4 cup full-fat coconut milk or thickened cooking cream alternative
3 ounces full-fat cream cheese
1 (4-ounce) can mild diced green chilis, undrained
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
5 cups cooked, shredded chicken
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese for topping
Optional garnishes: chopped green onions, sliced avocado
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Melt butter and sauté garlic and jalapeño for 30 seconds.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Add almond milk, coconut milk, cream cheese, green chilis, spices, and 1 cup cheddar cheese. Whisk until smooth and melted.
- Stir in shredded chicken. Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
- Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 10 minutes. Garnish and serve.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, include jalapeño seeds or add red pepper flakes.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat with a splash of almond milk.
- This is a gluten-free and low-carb recipe.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 335 kcal
- Sugar: 1.6 g
- Sodium: 346 mg
- Fat: 22.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 12.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4.1 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 28.4 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
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