Keto Instant Pot Chicken Chili
Our Keto Instant Pot Chicken Chili is perfect on a cold day and is great for leftovers too! The chili is not spicy, so it is suitable for the entire family and is high in protein and healthy fats. You will love our easy Keto Instant Pot Chicken Chili, which is made using tender chicken thighs, fresh green bell peppers, and aromatics like onions and garlic. The broth is seasoned with spices like ground cumin, paprika, and ground coriander. To make the broth creamy and to add fat, we have added tangy and smooth cream cheese that melts effortlessly into the soup. Cauliflower florets are added to give it texture and flavor. Feel free to add other low carb vegetables to the chili, like canned artichokes or celery.
How to Make It
Step 1
Turn the Instant Pot onto the Saute function and wait until it says ‘Hot.’ Combine the diced green bell pepper, diced onion, and minced garlic in the bottom of the pot. Stir well for 1-2 minutes until the vegetables are translucent. Season them with ¼ tsp of kosher salt.
Step 2
Add in the raw chicken thighs and half of the chicken broth. Add in the spices (ground cumin, paprika, ground coriander) and one teaspoon of kosher salt. This step is for cooking the chicken thighs until they are tender so you can shred them later. Doing this step will also create a delicious broth! Close the lid and set the timer for 20 minutes.
Step 3
Once the time has passed, do a quick release and remove the lid. Add the cream cheese to the hot broth to allow it to start melting. Remove the chicken thighs and transfer to a cutting board. Shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces, then place the chicken back into the Instant Pot. At this point, add the cauliflower florets and the remaining chicken broth. Place the lid back on the pot and set the timer for 3 minutes.
Step 4
Once the time has passed, do a quick release. Taste the soup, adding more salt and pepper as needed. Sometimes the Instant Pot will evaporate too much water, and the broth will become too salty. To mitigate this, add some hot water to the broth if necessary.
Step 5
Divide the soup among the bowls. Top with slices of ripe avocado and chopped cilantro as desired. Serve hot!
Ingredients
- Chicken Broilers Or Fryers Thigh Meat Only Raw
2 lb
- bell pepper
0.5 medium – 2 1/2″ diameter x 2 3/4″
- Onion
0.5 cup, chopped
- Garlic
3 clove
- Cream cheese
6 oz
- Chicken broth
4 cup
- Cumin, ground
1 tsp
- Paprika
0.5 tsp
- Coriander Seed Ground Or Whole Dried
0.5 tsp
- Coarse Kosher Salt
1.25 tsp
- Cauliflower
12 oz
- Avocado
2 each
- Cilantro
0.25 cup, chopped