Ingredients and Weight:
- Chicken Breasts: 500 grams (about 1 pound)
- Cream Cheese: 250 grams (1 block)
- Red Kidney Beans: 1 cup, cooked
- Green Bell Peppers: 2, chopped
- Jalapeno Peppers: 3-4, chopped (add more for spicier chili)
- Onion: 1 large, chopped
- Canola Oil or Vegetable Oil: 2 tablespoons
- Chicken Broth: 4 cups
- Dried Chili Peppers or Chili Powder: 2 tablespoons (adjust for desired spice level)
- Salt and Black Pepper: to taste
- Garlic Cloves: 4-5, crushed
- Sour Cream: 1 cup (optional, for topping)
Preparation Time: 30 minutes (excluding slow cooking time)
Cooking Time: 4-6 hours in a slow cooker
Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- In a large slow cooker, add the chopped chicken breasts.
- Top with the chopped onions, green bell peppers, and jalapeno peppers.
- Sprinkle the dried chili peppers or chili powder over the top.
- Add the crushed garlic cloves and salt and black pepper to taste.
- Pour the chicken broth over the ingredients in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- In the last hour of cooking, add the cooked red kidney beans.
- Once the chili has finished cooking, stir in the cream cheese until fully melted and combined with the chili.
- Serve with a dollop of sour cream on top (optional).
Nutritional Information: (Per serving - based on average calculations, varies with preparation)
Calories: Approximately 500-600 calories per serving (depending on added toppings)
Fat: 30-40 grams
Carbohydrates: 30-40 grams
Protein: 30-40 grams (depending on chicken content and toppings)
Dish Characteristics:
- Rich and creamy from the combination of cream cheese and sour cream.
- Spicy and flavorful, with a balance of sweet and heat from the peppers and chili powder.
- Slow-cooked to perfection, resulting in tender chicken and rich flavors.
User Comments:
- "This is an excellent dish! The combination of flavors is perfect."
- "My family loved this chili. It's spicy and creamy at the same time."
- "I added more jalapenos for a spicier kick - turned out great!"
- "Such a comforting dish on a cold winter night."
- "Great recipe! Easy to follow and the slow cooker made it even easier."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients for best results.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less chili peppers or chili powder according to preference.
- If you don't have a slow cooker, you can also make this dish on the stove-top, but the cooking time will be longer.
- This dish is best served with cornbread or chips to soak up all the delicious sauce.
