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Amberly Vahn

Creamy Queso Chicken Chili for Cozy Nights

This creamy Queso Chicken Chili is a comforting and flavorful dish, perfect for cozy nights or holiday gatherings, made by combining sautéed aromatics, ground chicken, beans, tomatoes, and creamy cheese.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Group: Ingredients
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lb. ground chicken
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes or salsa
  • 1 can (10 ounces) cream of chicken soup
  • 8 oz. cream cheese, cubed
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 Tbsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • Toppings: sliced jalapeños, cilantro, and crushed tortilla chips

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

  1. In a large Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion until it becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic and stir for about 30 seconds. Then, crumble the ground chicken into the pot and cook until no longer pink, about 6-7 minutes.
  3. Add the rinsed black beans, diced tomatoes, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, chili powder, cumin, and season with salt and pepper. Mix well.
  4. Gently fold in the cubed cream cheese, stirring continuously until melted and combined, about 5-10 minutes.
  5. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top, cover, and let it simmer on low for 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
  6. Ladle the chili into bowls and top with sliced jalapeños, fresh cilantro, and crushed tortilla chips.

Notes

This chili tastes even better the day after, so consider making it ahead for your holiday gatherings!