Description
Jalapeno Popper Chicken Chili is a warm, comforting dish that combines tender chicken, smoky jalapenos, and creamy cheese into a delightful bowl of chili. Perfect for cozy evenings or game nights, this recipe is easy to prepare and promises to impress family and friends alike. With its vibrant flavors and rich texture, it’s sure to become a favorite at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs), diced
- 3 fresh jalapenos, diced (seeds optional for extra heat)
- 8 oz cream cheese (full-fat for best results)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 14.5 oz canned diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Chop onions and garlic finely; set aside.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté onions until translucent, then add minced garlic until golden.
- Stir in diced chicken with cumin and chili powder. Cook until chicken is no longer pink (5-7 minutes).
- Lower heat and mix in cream cheese until melted and creamy.
- Add canned tomatoes and chicken broth; simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Stir in shredded cheddar cheese and reserved jalapenos; simmer for an additional 5 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1 cup or 240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg