Creamy White Chicken Chili with Salsa Verde

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You will enjoy everything to do with this creamy white chicken chili made with salsa verde. It tingles the nostrils, warms the tongue, and causes taste bud euphoria. Serve with sour cream and shredded pepper Jack cheese.

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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 45 mins
Servings:
10

Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

  • ½ cup half-and-half

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 2 medium green bell peppers, chopped

  • 2 medium jalapeño peppers, diced

  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped

  • 1 (2 pound) rotisserie chicken, skinned, boned, meat pulled into large chunks and shredded

  • 1 tablespoon dried minced shallots

  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 8 cups chicken stock

  • 1 (16 ounce) jar salsa verde

  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin

  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano

Directions

  1. Place cream cheese in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high power until soft, about 20 seconds. Stir in half-and-half until combined; set aside.

  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add bell peppers, jalapeños, and garlic; sauté until soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in chicken, dried shallots, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Add cream cheese mixture, chicken stock, salsa, cumin, and oregano; bring to a boil.

  3. Reduce heat; simmer for 1 to 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

343 Calories
23g Fat
7g Carbs
25g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 343
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23g 30%
Saturated Fat 10g 48%
Cholesterol 99mg 33%
Sodium 837mg 36%
Total Carbohydrate 7g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 25g 50%
Vitamin C 21mg 23%
Calcium 62mg 5%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 310mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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