This is a rich, spicy and creamy chili that contains fresh poblano and jalapeño peppers, along with salsa verde and cream cheese. Yum! You simmer the chicken right in the sauce, then shred and add back in. (Or just use rotisserie chicken.) I added 2 ears of fresh corn cut off the cob for some crunch, and don’t forget the toppings! Wish my football game was as satisfying as this warm bowl of deliciousness. Great with previously posted cornbread. Another winner from Tieghan Gerard of Half Baked Harvest.
2 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced or grated
2 poblano peppers, seeded and chopped
1 jalapeño, seeded if desired, and chopped
2 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. smoked paprika
1/2 tsp. chili powder
kosher salt and black pepper
1 pound boneless, skinless, chicken breasts or thighs
4-6 cups low-sodium chicken broth ( I think less)
4 ounces cream cheese at room temperature (or more perhaps)
1 can white beans, drained
1/2 cup salsa verde
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
avocado, cheddar cheese, and yogurt or sour cream for serving
lime zest and juice for serving
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic, poblano peppers, cumin, paprika, chili powder, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Cook 5-10 minutes until very fragrant. Add the chicken, then stir in 4 cups broth. Season with more salt and pepper. Partially cover and simmer over medium-low heat for 20 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
Melt the cream cheese in the microwave for 10-15 seconds.
Pull the chicken out and shred with 2 forks. Stir in the cream cheese until smooth, then stir in the shredded chicken, white beans, salsa verde, and cheddar cheese. Cook 5-10 minutes until cheese melts. Remove from heat and stir in cilantro. If needed thin with additional broth.
Ladle the chili into bowls. Top, as desired, with yogurt/sour cream, cheese, avocado, cilantro, and green onions. Zest lime over each bowl. Eat and enjoy!
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