Scrumptious Green Chili Chicken
Scrumptious Green Chili Chicken will definitely hit the spot! This dish is a delightful fusion of shredded chicken in a creamy, spicy, and cheesy sauce.
Ingredients
- 15 g 1 tbsp butter
- 15 g 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 jalapeno seeded and chopped
- 240 ml 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 60 ml 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 85 g 3 oz cream cheese
- 1 113g / 4 oz can green chilis
- 5 g 1 tsp chili powder
- 5 g 1 tsp cumin
- 2.5 g 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 115 g 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 600 g 5 cups shredded chicken
- 55 g 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (for topping)
Instructions
- Begin by melting butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and jalapeno, sautéing for about 30 seconds.
- Pour in the almond milk, heavy cream, cream cheese, undrained green chilis, spices, and 1 cup of the cheddar cheese. Whisk until the mixture becomes smooth and the cheese is fully melted.
- Fold in the shredded chicken, and then sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese on top. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for around 10 minutes.
- Serve it hot, garnished with chopped green onions, additional jalapeno slices, or avocado as per your liking.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, you can use coconut milk instead of almond milk and heavy cream. You can also experiment with other types of cheese to change the flavor profile. Try our Scrumptious Green Chili Chicken today and let its comfort embrace you.
