1 (2 pound) rotisserie chicken, skinned and boned, meat pulled into large chunks
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
½ cup half-and-half
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 medium green bell peppers, chopped
2 medium jalapeno peppers, diced
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon dried minced shallots
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and ground black pepper to taste
8 cups chicken stock
1 (16 ounce) jar salsa verde
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano
Shred chicken meat; set aside.
Place cream cheese in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high power until soft, about 20 seconds. Add half-and-half and stir until completely mixed; set aside.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add bell peppers, jalapenos, and garlic; saute until soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Toss in chicken, dried shallots, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Add chicken, cream cheese mixture, chicken stock, salsa, cumin, and oregano; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 1 to 2 hours.
343 calories; protein 24.8g; carbohydrates 7.2g; fat 23.4g; cholesterol 98.7mg; sodium 836.8mg. Full Nutrition