Jalapeno Popper Chicken Chili

Once you pop, you can't st - oh wait can I even say this?! Inspired and adapted from CinnamonSpiceAndEverythingNice blog.

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    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
    • 1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped
    • 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
    • 3 jalapeno peppers, two finely chopped and one sliced (for garnish) You can omit the seeds for less heat
    • 3 cloves garlic, minced
    • 12 oz. ground chicken
    • 2 tablespoons favorite taco seasoning
    • 1 (14.5 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
    • 1 cup corn
    • 1 (14.5 oz) can Muir Glen diced tomatoes
    • 1/2 cup salsa
    • 3/4 cup chicken broth
    • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro, plus more for garnish
    • 4 slices bacon
    • 4 oz cream cheese (half a block)
    • 1/2 cup shredded Mexican cheese
    • 1 pinch coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

    Directions

    1. 1Heat the oil in a large pot. Add the onions, both peppers, and garlic; sauté until it the veggies start to soften, 4 minutes. Add a pinch of salt and pepper.
    2. 2Add the ground chicken and brown all over, 5 minutes. Add the taco seasoning and continue to cook another minute.
    3. 3Add beans, corn, diced tomatoes, salsa, broth and cilantro to the pot. Bring to a light simmer and cook 30 minutes.
    4. 4While the soup simmers, cook the bacon and roughly chop into crumbles.
    5. 5Add the cream cheese to the chili and stir until melted and creamy.
    6. 6Serve chili garnished with bacon crumbles, cilantro, sliced jalapeno and shredded cheese!
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    TBSPMichelle

    This was fantastic. Made it for some friends and it earned rave reviews. The bacon on top was a delicious touch. It's a pretty thick chili. I added a little more broth and salsa for a little more liquid. I will definitely be making this again! Thanks for a great recipe.

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