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Cream Cheese Chicken Chili

Cream Cheese Chicken Chili – A Cozy Family Favorite

Cream Cheese Chicken Chili is a creamy, hearty dish perfect for chilly evenings. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, it's a family favorite that everyone will enjoy.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil for sautéing
  • 1 cup diced onion fresh
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt adjust to taste
  • 3 cloves minced garlic fresh
For the Chili
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder North American blend
  • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn fresh or frozen
  • 1 can diced tomatoes unsalted
  • 1 can green chiles mild or spicy
For Creaminess
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of avocado oil over medium heat. Add 1 cup of diced onion and 1 teaspoon of kosher salt; cook for about 6 minutes until the onions are soft and translucent.
  2. Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon of chili powder into the softened onions. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add 1 can of drained and rinsed black beans, 1 cup of corn, 1 can of unsalted diced tomatoes, and 1 can of green chiles to the pot. Mix thoroughly and let simmer for a couple of minutes.
  4. Nestle in 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts and season with a bit more salt. Cover and bring to a gentle boil for about 5 minutes.
  5. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer for approximately 15 minutes. Stir occasionally.
  6. Remove the chicken breasts and shred them. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
  7. Add 8 ounces of softened cream cheese into the chili. Stir continuously until it melts and combines seamlessly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best flavor, let the chili sit before serving. Adjust seasoning to taste after adding cream cheese.

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