Description
Warm your soul with this Jalapeno Popper Chicken Chili, where tender chicken meets spicy jalapenos in a creamy, velvety broth. Perfect for chilly evenings or game days, this hearty dish combines bold flavors with comforting textures that will leave everyone wanting more. Easy to prepare and customizable, it’s the ideal recipe to create unforgettable memories around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 fresh jalapenos, chopped (seeds removed for milder heat)
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping the onions, garlic, and jalapenos.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, sauté onions until translucent.
- Add diced chicken along with garlic and spices. Cook until chicken is browned on all sides (6-8 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth and simmer for about 20 minutes to meld flavors.
- Stir in softened cream cheese until melted, then gradually add shredded cheddar until creamy.
- Serve in bowls topped with fresh cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg