Keto Savory Chicken Filling
Elevate your keto meal prep with this irresistible Keto Savory Chicken Filling – a creamy, flavorful masterpiece that's sure to become a staple in your low-carb kitchen. Tender bite-sized chicken breast pieces are cooked to perfection alongside sautéed onion, garlic, and bell pepper, then bathed in a luscious cream cheese sauce infused with bold spices like cumin, chili powder, and paprika. With just 15 minutes of prep and 25 minutes of cooking time, this recipe delivers a hearty, satisfying filling that works beautifully in keto tortillas or crisp lettuce wraps. Garnished with fresh cilantro and served with lime wedges for a zesty finish, this dish offers bold flavors, a quick cook time, and easy versatility. Perfect for weekday dinners or meal prepping, this low-carb chicken filling will delight your taste buds while keeping you firmly in ketosis.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium, diced onion
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1 medium, diced bell pepper
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 sliced into wedges lime
Instructions
Begin by preparing the chicken breasts: rinse them under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Cut into small, bite-sized pieces.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat until the butter is melted and sizzling.
Add the diced onions to the skillet and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and diced bell pepper. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the pepper softens.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the chicken pieces to the skillet. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the chicken is lightly browned on all sides.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a simmer. This will help deglaze the pan and keep the chicken moist.
Reduce heat to low and add the cream cheese, stirring continuously until fully melted and incorporated with the chicken.
Sprinkle in the ground cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to coat the chicken evenly with the spices.
Simmer the mixture for another 5-7 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the filling is creamy.
Remove the skillet from the heat. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro on top.
Serve the chicken filling with lime wedges on the side, perfect for topping keto tortillas or scooping into crisp lettuce leaves.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1765 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 107.9 g | 138% | |
| Saturated Fat | 44.8 g | 224% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 566 mg | 189% | |
| Sodium | 2361 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.2 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.9 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.3 g | ||
| Protein | 154.5 g | 309% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 291 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 9.0 mg | 50% | |
| Potassium | 2133 mg | 45% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
