Creamy Cheesy Jalapeño Popper Chili Recipe
Prep Time:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cook Time:
1 hour
Servings:
4 Servings
Ingredients
  • 1 pound chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 packet Sazon seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon
  • 6 fresh jalapeños
  • ½ pound bacon, chopped
  • 1 medium onion
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar jack
  • 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
  • 2 scallions
  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
Directions
  1. Combine the chicken with the olive oil, lime juice, Sazon seasoning, and chicken bouillon in a large bowl. Cover and marinate for 1 hour.
  2. Preheat the oven to 375 F.
  3. Pour the marinated chicken onto a parchment lined baking sheet along with 5 jalapeños. Bake for 20 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 F.
  4. Allow the chicken to cool, then shred.
  5. Peel the skins off the jalapeños and dice. (Remove the seeds if you are looking for a less spicy chili).
  6. Crisp the bacon in a large pot.
  7. Remove the bacon, leaving the grease behind.
  8. Add the diced onions and garlic to the grease and saute for 3-5 minutes or until softened.
  9. Add the chicken stock and heavy cream and simmer for 10 minutes.
  10. Add in the shredded chicken and diced jalapeños. Stir to combine.
  11. Add in the shredded cheese and cream cheese and stir to combine; cook for another 5 minutes or until it has thickened.
  12. Slice the remaining jalapeño and the scallions.
  13. Serve the chili topped with crispy bacon, jalapeños, scallions, and chopped cilantro.