I made this Jalapeño Popper Chicken Chili on Sunday night and I cannot get it out of my mind. I know I posted a chili recipe last week, but this one is so different and I didn’t want you to live another day without it.

If you love jalapeño poppers and enjoy white chicken chili, then this recipe has your name all over it.

Packed with chicken, beans, corn and bacon it is a creamy, dreamy bowl of goodness.

Jalapeño Popper Chicken Chili

Ingredients:

3 Tbs extra virgin olive oil
1 small onion, diced
5 jalapeño peppers diced, seeds removed (I used only 3 peppers and my chili was plenty spicy…and more kid friendly)
3 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/4 pound boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon oregano
1 (10 oz) can dice tomatoes with green chiles (such as Ro*tel)
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 (14 oz) can navy beans, drained
1 (14 oz) can corn, drained
8 ounces cream cheese
1 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled, divided
Shredded cheddar, cilantro and tortilla chips to serve, if you like

Directions:

1. In a large Dutch oven heat 2 Tbs of the extra virgin olive oil over medium heat and sauté onion, jalepeño, and garlic until tender.

2. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then add to the saucepan along with the other tablespoon of olive oil. Add cumin, chili powder, and oregano. Toss chicken and seasonings together and lightly brown chicken on all sides.

3. Stir in can of diced tomatoes, chicken broth, corn, and beans and increase heat to bring to a boil. Decrease heat and let simmer for 30 minutes.

4. Add cream cheese and stir until completely melted. Stir in 1/2 of the crumbled bacon. Remove from heat. Season with salt and pepper as needed. (If the chili is too thick, you can add more chicken broth).

5. Garnish servings with cheddar cheese and the rest of the crumbled bacon. Cilantro and tortilla chips are also good accompaniments.

Serves 6

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