High-Protein Keto White Chicken Chili Bake
This is creamy, cheesy White Chicken Chili Bake with a golden melted top. A high-protein, low-carb one-pan dinner that’s comforting, flavorful, and family-approved!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Creamy chicken filling with stretchy melted cheese
- Extremely high protein from chicken, cottage cheese, and mozzarella
- One-dish easy with bold white chili flavor
- Perfect for meal prep or busy weeknights
- Low carb and keto-friendly
Ingredients (Serves 6)
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Optional: ½ tsp smoked paprika or cayenne for heat
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken, cottage cheese, cream cheese, heavy cream, green chilies, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Stir in 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the baking dish. Top with the remaining ½ cup mozzarella.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until hot, bubbly, and the cheese is golden brown on top.
- Let rest 5 minutes, then garnish with fresh cilantro and serve.
Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 25–30 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes
Nutrition (Per Serving)
- Calories: ~340
- Protein: 36g
- Total Carbs: 5g
- Net Carbs: 4g
- Fat: 20g
