Jalapeño Popper Chili

December 09, 2014

Chili is one of my favorite comfort foods in the winter, so when I get a chance to try a new one I am always stoked! In case you've forgotten, I love all manner of jalapeño popper-inspired dishes such as this recipe for Jalapeño Popper Dip (the ideal appetizer for any party in the coming days). You might also remember this recipe for Smothered Jalapeño Popper Chicken, which gives you many reasons to love it, namely the cream cheese, jalapeño, bacon and pork skin combo!

1 T. olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 jalapeños, seeded and diced (use more/don't seed them if you want more heat)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (19 oz.) package ground turkey (I used 93/7)
1 packet taco seasoning
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (10 oz.) bag frozen corn (I used Trader Joe's fire roasted corn)
2 (14 oz.) cans fire roasted tomatoes
1/2 c. salsa (I used Herdez)
1 (15 oz.) can low sodium chicken broth
1/2 c. cilantro, chopped
4 oz. low fat cream cheese, diced
Shredded Mexican style cheese, for serving (if desired)

Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium high heat. Add the onion, jalapeños and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-10 minutes. Add the turkey and cook, stirring to break up the turkey for...
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Nutritions

Calories
848

Sodium
984mg
41% DV

Fat
33g
51% DV

Protein
39g
78% DV

Carbs
56g
19% DV

Fiber
15g
62% DV