Description
Warm up this autumn with a bowl of Jalapeno Popper Chicken Chili! This creamy, savory dish combines tender chicken, smoky bacon, fresh jalapenos, and a mix of melted cheeses for a flavor explosion. Perfect for cozy family dinners or game day gatherings, this chili will have everyone asking for the recipe. Serve it with tortilla chips or crusty bread for an irresistible meal that warms the soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cubed)
- 2–3 fresh jalapenos (chopped)
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon (chopped)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- 1 onion (diced)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Fresh cilantro (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook chopped bacon until crispy. Remove bacon but leave some grease in the pot.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic to the pot; sauté until soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in cubed chicken and chopped jalapenos; cook until the chicken is no longer pink, approximately 7 minutes.
- Mix in cream cheese until melted; then pour in chicken broth and add cumin and chili powder to taste.
- Bring to a gentle boil before reducing heat to simmer for about 30 minutes.
- Stir in shredded cheeses until melted; adjust seasoning as needed and garnish with cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups (350g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 135mg