Creamy White Chicken Chili with Salsa Verde
This chili blends tender rotisserie chicken with salsa verde, jalapeños, and warm spices for a rich, tangy bowl with gentle heat. Cream cheese and half-and-half add lush body that balances the peppers and cumin, making it cozy and satisfying. Serve Creamy White Chicken Chili with Salsa Verde for a hearty weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing game-day pot.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook1 hr 15 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Creamy White Chicken Chili with Salsa Verde, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 2 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 20
- Heart Health
- 69
- Metabolic
- 30
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the cream cheese in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high until softened, about 20 seconds. Stir in the half-and-half until blended; set aside.
- 2
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bell peppers, jalapeños, and garlic; cook, stirring, until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the chicken, dried shallots, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Add the cream cheese mixture, chicken stock, salsa, cumin, and oregano; bring to a boil.
- 3
Lower the heat; simmer for 1 to 2 hours.
- Calories 438.79 kcal High 22%
- Protein 27.99 g Good Source 56%
- Carbohydrate 26.07 g 9%
- Total Fat 23.89 g High 31%
- Saturated Fat 7.86 g High 39%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 85.65 mg High 29%
- Sodium 1194.87 mg High 52%
- Dietary Fiber 3.93 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 7.35 g --
- Added Sugars 0.3 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 117.27 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 3.33 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 723.77 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin A 137.32 mcg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin C 11.84 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Creamy White Chicken Chili with Salsa Verde is a Tex Mex dinner recipe made with 14 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 45 mins, serves 10, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Stock, Cream Cheese, and Diced Jalapeño Peppers. Each serving provides about 438.79 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Creamy White Chicken Chili with Salsa Verde?
- It is a Tex-Mex chili recipe made with 14 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Creamy White Chicken Chili with Salsa Verde made of?
- The main ingredients are Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Stock, Cream Cheese, Diced Jalapeño Peppers, Dried Oregano. The full list of 14 is above.
- What goes well with Creamy White Chicken Chili with Salsa Verde?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Creamy White Chicken Chili with Salsa Verde?
- About 1 hr 45 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 1 hr 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 438.79 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Creamy White Chicken Chili with Salsa Verde easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 14 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Creamy White Chicken Chili with Salsa Verde healthy?
- Creamy White Chicken Chili with Salsa Verde has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 438.79 calories and 27.99 g of protein, or 56% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1194.87 mg (52% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.86 g (39% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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