Protein-Packed Keto Chili: Low-Carb Comfort in a Bowl

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner and lower in calories.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor without dairy.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt is lower in fat and adds creaminess.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: tomato paste

Fresh tomatoes can be used for a fresher taste.

In a Dutch oven, render down Mexican chorizo until it gets a deep dark red and slightly crispy.

Add cumin, smoked paprika, chipotle chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper; stir to wake up the spices.

Stir in one can of roasted green chilies and some chicken broth; bring to a simmer for about 5 minutes.

Tip: Check the label on chicken broth for carbs; Better Than Bullion has flavor but carbs, so use a box stock with no carbs instead.

Add pre-cooked chicken (like rotisserie or sous-vide boneless, skinless chicken breast) and simmer for another 5 minutes.

Kill the heat and add 4 oz of cream cheese, heavy cream (ensure it's zero carbs), and sour cream; stir until the color changes and is creamy.

If you want to thicken it, add a keto-friendly thickener like xanthan gum at this point.

Garnish with cilantro, cheddar cheese, a dollop or squeeze of sour cream, raw jalapenos, and a sprinkling of tomatoes.

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