This easy slow-cooker keto chili recipe is the perfect meal on a cold day! It will warm you up from the inside out and keep you feeling satisfied without all the carbs.

White bowl full of this keto chili recipe with cheese on top. Burlap and rustic wood in background.

Plus, it’s so simple to make, throw it in the slow cooker and let it do all the work for you.

You can enjoy a delicious, hearty meal without having to spend hours in the kitchen. And the best part is, it’s keto-friendly, so you can stick to your low-carb goals while still indulging in a comforting bowl of chili.

Trust me, once you try this easy slow cooker keto chili, you’ll never want to go back to the carb-heavy version again!

Easier On The Digestion:

Other than the fact this allows me to stick to my low-carb diet I love this chili because it is so much easier on digestion. Chili you can enjoy without all the bloating and gas.

If you want a delicious and satisfying chili that won’t leave you feeling bloated and uncomfortable, then this is the one for you!

Say goodbye to the discomfort of traditional chili and hello to a more enjoyable eating experience. Trust me, your body will thank you for choosing a chili that’s easier on digestion.

Ingredients You Need:

Ground Sausage: we used a good breakfast sausage but you could also use a good ground Italian sausage.

Ground Chicken: I like using chicken as it just makes this meal a little lighter. But you could use ground turkey or beef if you wanted.

Chili Seasoning: we used a lower-carb pre-packaged pack but you could mix your own to get even less carbs.

Chicken Broth: we used a low-sodim chicken broth however you could also use vegetable broth. If you are using ground beef as your meat beef broth would work as well.

Green Bell Pepper: we used green as they are normally lower in sugar than the brighter colored peppers.

Onion: no fancy onions are needed a good old-fashioned yellow onion works just fine.

Tomato Sauce: be sure to use a low-carb version as normal ones can be loaded with extra sugar.

Zucchini: while you could use frozen in a pinch, it works best if you fresh zucchini for this recipe.

How To Make This Keto Chili Recipe:

Add chicken and sausage to a skillet and cook. If it is really greasy when done drain, if only a little grease leave it.
Dump cooked meat in the slow cooker add the rest of the ingredients and stir it.
Place the lid on the cooker and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6-8 hours.

Expert Tips To Make It:

It will depend on how fatty your sausage is but if there is only a few tablespoons of grease in the pan after you cook it I like to just add it in. It gives great flavor and adds fat.

However, if you have a lot you will want to drain most off before adding it to the slow cooker.

If needing to feed a house full, this recipe can vary easily be doubled and even tripled. This is also great if you want to freeze servings for quick meals later.

If cooking on high for 4 hours the zucchini will still have a slight crunch to it. If you want it even softer just cook it a little longer.

How To Serve:

This is great served as a stand-alone dish topped with a little cheddar cheese or sour cream.

However, if you are looking for ideas of sides you can serve with it here are a few great options.

Keto Garlic Bread
Garden Salad
Easy Cajun Keto Ribs (Oven Baked)
Keto Cornbread
Low Carb Biscuits
Low Carb Tortilla Chips
Chaffles

How To Store It:

This can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for up to four days.

You can also put it in an airtight freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 6 months.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. Can this be made using ground turkey or beef?

A. Yes it can! I just used a mix of sausage and ground chicken to make it easier on digestion but it will work fine with turkey or beef.

Q. Is it ok to eat chili on a low-carb diet?

A. It is when it is made like the recipe here. Your normal traditional recipe you would want to avoid as most have beans and sugars added making them not a good option for a low-carb diet.

Q. What can I substitute for beans in keto chili?

A. With our recipe we added zucchini to make this harty and add fiber. Other great keto options you could add would be cauliflower, mushrooms, or even a keto-friendly noodle.