Keto Chicken Taco Chili

Name: Keto Chicken Taco Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American, Mexican, Latin American
Ingredients: 350–450g chicken thighs, diced; 1 bell pepper, sliced; 150–200g mushrooms, sliced; 1 can diced tomatoes (no added sugar); 1 ripe avocado, cubed; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp olive oil for frying; 1 tsp smoked paprika; ½ tsp cumin; ½ tsp oregano; Salt + pepper; Pickled jalapeños to taste; 1 Tbsp Creme fraiche per serving; 40g Grated cheese per serving; Pumpkin seeds sprinkle

6 steps

Prep:15minCook:20min

Rich, spicy keto chicken taco chili with tender chicken, mushrooms, and bell pepper in a smoky tomato sauce. Topped with melted cheddar, crème fraîche, jalapeños, and pumpkin seeds for crunch and calm.

Updated at: Wed, 27 May 2026 20:11:32 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories516.3 kcal (26%)

Total Fat37.2 g (53%)

Carbs21.4 g (8%)

Sugars11 g (12%)

Protein29.4 g (59%)

Sodium847.4 mg (42%)

Fiber6.7 g (24%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

2 servings

350gchicken thighs

150gmushrooms

1 Tbspolive oil

Seasoning

1 tspsmoked paprika

½ tspcumin

½ tsporegano

salt

pepper

Serving Suggestions

Pickled jalapeños

to taste

1 TbspCreme fraiche

40gcheese

Instructions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a pan. Add the diced chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika. Sear until golden and fragrant.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a pan. Add the diced chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika. Sear until golden and fragrant.

Step 3

Stir in mushrooms + bell pepper. Cook until softened and glossy.

Step 4

Pour in the diced tomatoes. Add cumin + oregano. Simmer for 10 minutes until thickened and stew‑like. If adding spinach, stir it in now so it melts into the sauce.

Step 5

Add 1–2 tbsp créme fraîche or coconut cream for a silky, rich finish.

Step 6

Sprinkle grated cheese on top, and a few pumpkin seeds or onion flakes for that crunch!