Creamy White Chicken Chili with Salsa Verde

Salsa verde and jalapeno peppers really raise the temperature of this creamy white chicken chili recipe.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins
• Calories: 343 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 8 cups chicken stock
• 2 medium green bell peppers, chopped
• 1 (16 ounce) jar salsa verde
• 1 (2 pound) rotisserie chicken, skinned and boned, meat pulled into large chunks
• 2 medium jalapeno peppers, diced
• 1 tablespoon dried minced shallots
• 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 0.5 cup half-and-half

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 3

Reduce heat; simmer for 1 to 2 hours.