Fiery Queso Chicken Chili Recipe: Bold Comfort in a Bowl - The Pass and Provisions

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie works great)
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1.5 cups shredded cheddar or pepper jack cheese
• 1 (15 oz/425 g) can white beans (cannellini or great northern), drained and rinsed
• 1 (10 oz/285 g) can Rotel (diced tomatoes with green chilies), drained
• 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese, softened and cubed
• 0.5 cup heavy cream or half-and-half (optional for extra creaminess)
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 (4 oz/113 g) can diced green chiles
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• Fresh cilantro, jalapenos, or tortilla strips (for topping)