queso chicken chili

150 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Heat a large dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  2. 2Heat a large dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  3. 3Heat a large dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  4. 4Brown ground chicken, breaking it up as it cooks, about 5 minutes.
  5. 5Brown ground chicken, breaking it up as it cooks, about 5 minutes.
  6. 6Brown ground chicken, breaking it up as it cooks, about 5 minutes.
  7. 7Add onions, green and yellow peppers, chili powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cumin, and cayenne. Cook 5 minutes until fragrant.
  8. 8Add onions, green and yellow peppers, chili powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cumin, and cayenne. Cook 5 minutes until fragrant.
  9. 9Add onions, green and yellow peppers, chili powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cumin, and cayenne. Cook 5 minutes until fragrant.
  10. 10Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, diced green chilies, hot sauce, butter, bay leaves, and 2 cups broth. Season with salt and stir to combine.
  11. 11Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, diced green chilies, hot sauce, butter, bay leaves, and 2 cups broth. Season with salt and stir to combine.
  12. 12Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, diced green chilies, hot sauce, butter, bay leaves, and 2 cups broth. Season with salt and stir to combine.
  13. 13Reduce heat to low, partially cover, and let simmer 2–2½ hours, stirring occasionally. Add more broth if needed.
  14. 14Reduce heat to low, partially cover, and let simmer 2–2½ hours, stirring occasionally. Add more broth if needed.
  15. 15Reduce heat to low, partially cover, and let simmer 2–2½ hours, stirring occasionally. Add more broth if needed.
  16. 16Stir in cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and beans. Cook 5 minutes until melted and creamy.
  17. 17Stir in cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and beans. Cook 5 minutes until melted and creamy.
  18. 18Stir in cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and beans. Cook 5 minutes until melted and creamy.
  19. 19Ladle into bowls and top with greek yogurt, avocado, cilantro, and green onions.
  20. 20Ladle into bowls and top with greek yogurt, avocado, cilantro, and green onions.
  21. 21Ladle into bowls and top with greek yogurt, avocado, cilantro, and green onions.

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs ground chicken
  • 3 lbs ground chicken
  • 3 lbs ground chicken
  • 2 yellow onions, chopped
  • 2 yellow onions, chopped
  • 2 yellow onions, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper, adjust to taste
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper, adjust to taste
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper, adjust to taste
  • 28 oz can crushed fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 28 oz can crushed fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 28 oz can crushed fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 8 oz can tomato paste
  • 8 oz can tomato paste
  • 8 oz can tomato paste
  • 4 oz can diced green chilies
  • 4 oz can diced green chilies
  • 4 oz can diced green chilies
  • 0.33 cup hot sauce
  • 0.33 cup hot sauce
  • 0.33 cup hot sauce
  • 3 tbsp salted butter
  • 3 tbsp salted butter
  • 3 tbsp salted butter
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 bay leaves
  • kosher salt, to taste
  • kosher salt, to taste
  • kosher salt, to taste
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 6 oz cream cheese, room temp
  • 6 oz cream cheese, room temp
  • 6 oz cream cheese, room temp
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 can mixed chili beans, drained
  • 1 can mixed chili beans, drained
  • 1 can mixed chili beans, drained
  • 0.5 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 0.5 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 0.5 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 0.25 cup green onions, chopped
  • 0.25 cup green onions, chopped
  • 0.25 cup green onions, chopped
  • avocado
  • avocado
  • avocado
  • greek yogurt
  • greek yogurt
  • greek yogurt
  • extra cheese
  • extra cheese
  • extra cheese

Equipment

large dutch oven

Tips

  • Low and slow cooking is key for flavor.
  • Add beans and cheeses at the end to keep it creamy.
  • Greek yogurt can be used as a substitute for sour cream.
  • Leftovers are highly recommended.