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Queso Chicken Chili with Roasted Corn and Jalapeño Recipe

Queso Chicken Chili with Roasted Corn and Jalapeño Recipe


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4.5 from 17 reviews

  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

Creamy and flavorful chicken chili with a Tex-Mex twist, featuring roasted corn, jalapeño, and a cheesy queso base. Perfect for a comforting meal that’s easy to make and packed with delicious ingredients.


Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces

Seasonings:

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Additional Ingredients:

  • 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes
  • 1 can (4 ounces) diced green chiles
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 can (15 ounces) white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 1/2 cups roasted corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
  • 1 jalapeño, roasted, seeded, and diced
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • juice of 1 lime
  • chopped fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot, cook onion until softened, add garlic.
  2. Cook Chicken: Add chicken, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper; brown chicken.
  3. Add Ingredients: Stir in tomatoes, green chiles, broth; simmer. Add beans, corn, jalapeño.
  4. Create Queso Base: Reduce heat, stir in cream cheese until melted, then add cheddar cheese.
  5. Finish and Serve: Squeeze lime juice, adjust seasoning, garnish with cilantro. Serve hot.

Notes

  • For extra richness, top with crushed tortilla chips or extra shredded cheese.
  • Roasting the jalapeño and corn adds a delicious smoky depth to the dish.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 720mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 34g
  • Cholesterol: 105mg