Jalapeño Popper Cream Cheese Chicken Chili
 
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Satisfy your soul, one spoonful at a time, with this Sweet and Spicy Cream Cheese Chicken Chili. No doubt, one bite and you'll fall in love!
Serves: 5
Ingredients
FOR THE CHILI:
  • 1 lb. Chicken Thighs
  • 1 tsp. Garlic Powder
  • 1 Yellow Onion, chopped
  • 1 tbsp. Canola Oil
  • 3 cups Chicken Broth
  • 2 cans Cannellini Beans
  • 4 oz. Chopped Green Chilies
  • ¼ cup Sweet Heat Jalapeños, drained
  • 1 tsp. Dried Oregano
  • 1 tsp. Ground Cumin
  • 8 oz. Cream Cheese
  • 1 cup Sour Cream
  • Salt + Pepper, to taste
OPTIONAL TOPPINGS:
  • Tortilla Chips
  • Shredded Cheese
  • Sweet Heat Jalapeños
  • Fresh Cilantro
  • Lime Wedges
Instructions
  1. Season the chicken with garlic powder. Sauté in a large Dutch oven with the chopped onion over medium heat in canola oil. Cook for 5 minutes on each side, or until chicken is no longer pink.
  2. Add the chicken broth, cannellini beans, chopped chilies, drained Sweet Heat Jalapeños, dried oregano and cumin. Stir and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and shred the chicken with two forks. Fold in the cream cheese and sour cream. Mix until the cream cheese has melted and incorporated into the chili.
  4. Serve immediately with your favorite toppings.
Recipe by Slice of Jess at https://sliceofjess.com/jalapeno-popper-cream-cheese-chicken-chili/