Prepare to elevate your meal prep routine with our enticing Chipotle Chicken Stew! This aromatic dish brings a burst of excitement to your weekly meals. Prepare a big batch and savor it throughout the week, as the flavors only get better with time. With each spoonful, you'll be transported to a world of deliciousness that will keep you returning for more. This keto-friendly stew is the perfect way to indulge in comfort food without compromising your dietary goals.

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- Preparation and cooking overview
- Chef's note
- 🥣 Ingredients for this chipotle chicken stew recipe
- Ingredient substitutions
- Additional ingredients
- Cooking tools required
- Tools substitute options
- How to make Chipotle Chicken Stew: step-by-step guide
- Cooking methods
- Preparation steps
- Cooking instructions
- What to serve with chipotle chicken stew?
- How to make it healthier
- Time-saving tips
- What can I prepare ahead of time?
- Storage and reheating instructions
- Recipe wrap-up and conclusion
- Frequently asked questions
- 📖 Recipe
Preparation and cooking overview
Making this Keto Chipotle Chicken Stew is a breeze, with a total cook time of just 55 minutes. Start by sautéing onions and garlic in a Dutch oven, then add spices and brown the chicken. Mix in diced tomatoes, broth, and chipotle chiles. Allow it to simmer gently for 30 minutes so the flavors can blend perfectly. You'll have a delicious and hearty stew ready for savoring in less than an hour!
Chef's note
For an extra layer of taste in your chicken stew, play around with various spice combinations or squeeze in some fresh lime wedges just before serving. Enhance its visual appeal and texture with a dollop of sour cream, a sprinkle of shredded cheese, or even a scattering of crunchy keto-friendly tortilla chips for a playful twist.
🥣 Ingredients for this chipotle chicken stew recipe
Here's a list of ingredients you need for this low carb chicken stew:
Toppings:
Ingredient substitutions
If some of the ingredients listed aren't to your taste or are simply unavailable, don't worry! Here's a handy list of keto-friendly substitutions you can use:
Additional ingredients
Here are some additional keto-friendly ingredients that pair well with the main ingredients of the creamy chipotle chicken:
Cooking tools required
To make this keto chipotle chicken stew recipe, you'll need the following tools:
Tools substitute options

How to make Chipotle Chicken Stew: step-by-step guide
Cooking methods
Preparation steps
- Chop one onion and mince two cloves of garlic.
- Cut 1 pound of boneless skinless chicken thighs into 2-inch pieces.
- Seed and chop 1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce, and reserve 1 tablespoon of sauce from the can.
- Crumble ¼ cup of Cotija cheese.
- Thinly slice 4 radishes for the toppings.
- Dice 1 avocado.
- Mince 4 tablespoons of fresh cilantro.
Cooking instructions
- Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven, add the onion and garlic to the pot, and sauté for 3-4 minutes until starting to soften. Add the spices to the pot and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the chicken to the pot and brown on each side. Once browned, add the tomatoes, broth, and chipotle chile to the pot. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a low simmer, cover, and cook for 30 minutes.
- Top with desired toppings and serve.
Chef's pro tip
Avoid adding too much salt at the beginning. The smoked paprika, cumin, and chipotle flavors already bring a nice level of seasoning to the dish. Instead, season with a conservative amount of salt initially and adjust as needed toward the end of the cooking process. This way, you can prevent the stew from becoming too salty.
What to serve with chipotle chicken stew?
Here are some tasty side options to enjoy with your keto chipotle chicken stew to boost the dish's rich and spicy flavors:
How to make it healthier
To make this Mexican chicken stew even healthier, here are a couple of changes you can make:
Time-saving tips
Looking to save time while preparing the keto chicken stew? Try these hacks:
What can I prepare ahead of time?
Storage and reheating instructions
Storage best practices
Refrigerator: Transfer any leftover chipotle chicken stew into an airtight container. For freshness, pop it in the fridge within two hours of cooking. You can keep it refrigerated for 3-4 days.
Freezer: If you want to freeze the stew for later, separate it into individual servings and place them into freezer-safe bags or containers. Don't forget to label each container with the date so you can track how long it's been stored. Your frozen stew will stay tasty for up to three months.
Reheating best practices
Recipe wrap-up and conclusion
Our Chipotle Chicken Stew is all about chunky chicken, smoky spices, and a friendly kick of heat, all cooked together to create a magical meal. Each spoonful takes you on a tasty adventure that's both nourishing and totally comforting. So why not invite your friends and family, serve up a hearty bowl, and dive into this flavorful feast? Let's make meal times something to look forward to!
Frequently asked questions
📖 Recipe

Keto Chipotle Chicken Stew
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 (15-ounce) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes with green chiles
- 1 cup bone broth
- 1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce seeded and chopped, plus 1 tablespoon sauce from the can
- 4 radishes thinly sliced
Toppings:
- ¼ cup Cotija cheese crumbled
- 1 avocado diced
- 4 tablespoons cilantro minced
- 4 radishes thinly sliced
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large dutch oven, add the onion and garlic to the pot and saute for 3-4 minutes until starting to soften. Add the spices to the pot and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the chicken to the pot and brown on each side. Once browned add the tomatoes, broth, and chipotle chile to the pot. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a low simmer, cover and cook for 30 minutes.
- Top with desired toppings and serve.
Zoy Kocian says
This recipe was amazing!!! My family loves spice so I put extra chipotle peppers and added a jalapeño.
Rosie Flowers says
I made this for my family for dinner. My son had only one suggestion. Quadruple the recipe! Yes, it is that good! Make it, you won't be disappointed!