Description
Jalapeno Popper Chicken Chili is the ultimate comfort food, blending smoky jalapeños, tender chicken, and rich spices into a creamy delight. This dish is perfect for cozy nights or lively gatherings, delivering bold flavors that will keep everyone coming back for more. Topped with crispy bacon and melted cheese, each spoonful is an irresistible invitation to flavor town.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 fresh jalapeños, diced
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- 1/2 cup bacon bits
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Dice chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté jalapeños in a bit of oil until softened (about 3 minutes).
- Add chicken, garlic powder, cumin, and chili powder; cook until chicken is browned.
- Pour in chicken broth and add cream cheese; stir until combined.
- Reduce heat to low and let simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Before serving, stir in shredded cheeses until melted and top with bacon bits.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 105mg