Jalapeno Popper Chicken Chili

Another fantastic crockpot dish to add to the long list of ways to cook lazily.  My favorite type of cooking!  I prefer to prep, go to work, and come home to a house that smells like I don't have to do anything.  It's my favorite smell of all.

Wow, this one is spicy.  We went to my cousin's annual pumpkin party, where there is always copious amounts of delicious food, and this year was no exception.  The hostess with the mostest made this chili and it was a big hit.  We quickly added it to our to-do list, and quickly learned a critical component.

All jalapenos are different sizes!

The original recipe calls for 5 jalapenos, but doesn't specify size and it DEFINITELY matters.  We used 3 large-ish jalapenos.  So be as bold or as cautious as you prefer.  I love spicy, Jeff does not.  That said, this was perfectly spicy for me, but it would still be delicious with significantly less heat. 

Jalapeno Popper Chicken Chili
Adapted from here

1 medium onion, diced
3 medium jalapenos, diced (we removed the seeds/membrane from 2 and kept 1)
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can corn
1 can rotel tomatoes
1lb chicken breast
1 packet ranch dressing
1 tsp cumin
1 Tbsp chili powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 Tbsp garlic powder
2 cups chicken stock
8 oz cream cheese, cut into 2 Tbsp chunks

  1. Place the uncooked chicken breast in the crockpot.  Add in diced onion and jalapenos.
  2. Sprinkle the seasoning over the chicken and vegetables.  
  3. Pour in the cans of veggies (all undrained except for beans, you'll need the liquid).
  4. Mix the veggies and the seasoning around a bit, leaving the chicken on the bottom.  Pour in the chicken stock.
  5. Cover and set your crockpot on "low." Leave it alone for 5 hours.
  6. Approximately 30-60 minutes before eating, stir in the chunks of cream cheese.  Cover or allow to stand for 5-10 minutes to allow cream cheese to soften and melt a bit.  Stir well, ensuring no chunks of cream cheese are left.
  7. Serve topped with crushed tortilla chips, cheese, green onions, sour cream, or anything else your heart desires.

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