Cream Cheese Chicken Chili

Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Servings: 12
Yield: 12 servings

Description

Monterey Jack cheese, chile peppers, salsa, and veggies bring tons of flavor to this easy cream cheese chicken chili that's perfect for a crowd.

Ingredients

2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
3 cups water
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 1/2 (16 ounce) cans great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 (8 ounce) jar salsa
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed
1 (8 ounce) package Monterey Jack cheese, cubed

Directions

1 Combine chicken, water, bell pepper, celery, onion, garlic, seasoned salt, and oregano in a pot. Bring to a boil; continue to boil until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 15 to 20 minutes.
2 Remove from heat, shred chicken with 2 forks, and return to the pot. Add beans, salsa, and chile peppers, and return to a boil. Reduce heat to low and add cream cheese and Monterey Jack cheese. Do not allow to boil once cheeses are added; if boiling you can remove from the heat entirely. Stir until melted.