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Creamy Salsa Verde Chicken Chili with Cream Cheese

Out of This World Cream Cheese Chicken Chili


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  • Author: Lora Marie Bennett
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings
  • Diet: High Protein

Description

This easy recipe for out of this world white chicken chili is made thick and creamy with cream cheese, creamed corn, and salsa verde.


Ingredients

  • 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (34 cups shredded rotisserie chicken)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 32 ounces chicken broth
  • 15 ounce can cream corn
  • 16 ounce jar salsa verde
  • (2) 15 ounce cans great northern beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, cut into cubes
  • 1/2 to 1 cup half & half cream
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  1. Step: If using boneless, skinless chicken breasts, boil, drain and shred.
  2. Step: Sauté diced onion with minced garlic and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large soup pot or Dutch oven until soft.
  3. Step: Add in chicken broth and let cook for 1 minute.
  4. Step: Mix in creamed corn and salsa verde and cook for 1 minute.
  5. Step: Add beans, salt, ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, cumin, and dried oregano. Combine and simmer on low for 5 minutes.
  6. Step: Fold in shredded chicken, add cream cheese, and stir until melted.
  7. Step: Stir in half & half cream and cilantro. Stir well and serve.

Notes

Minimize prep time by using store-bought rotisserie chicken. If you prefer a thicker consistency, add only half the broth initially or use a cornstarch slurry (1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water). You can adjust the heat level by choosing mild salsa verde or reducing the cayenne pepper.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 264 kcal
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 1129 mg
  • Fat: 13 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 24 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 14 g
  • Cholesterol: 45 mg