Creamy White Chicken Chili with Salsa Verde

Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 75 min
Servings: 10
Yield: 10 servings

Description

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

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup half-and-half
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 medium green bell peppers, chopped
2 medium jalapeno peppers, diced
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 (2 pound) rotisserie chicken, skinned and boned, meat pulled into large chunks
1 tablespoon dried minced shallots
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and ground black pepper to taste
8 cups chicken stock
1 (16 ounce) jar salsa verde
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano

Directions

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.
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.
3 Reduce heat; simmer for 1 to 2 hours.