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Kid Friendly White Chili Con Queso

Ingredients

  • 2 T. unsalted butter
  • 1 sweet onion minced
  • 2 jalapeño peppers ribs and stems removed and minced
  • 1 T. chili powder
  • 1 t. smoked paprika
  • 1/2 t. cumin
  • 1/2 t. coriander
  • 1 t. salt
  • 1 c. rice
  • 8 c. chicken stock
  • 1 28 oz. can fire-roasted diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 15 oz. can white sweet corn, drained
  • 1 rotisserie chicken meat pulled and shredded
  • 2 c. 8 oz. Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
  • 4 oz. cream cheese cubed
  • 1/4 c. fresh chopped cilantro

Toppings

  • Goldfish crackers
  • Diced avocado
  • Lime wedges

Instructions

  • Heat the butter over medium high heat in a large soup pot until melted.
  • Add the onion and jalapeño and cook until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the spices (chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin and coriander) and salt.
  • Stir in the rice and toast for a couple of minutes.
  • Stir in one cup of the stock, bring to a simmer and cook for about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in a second cup of the stock, and keep simmering for about 10 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through.
  • Stir in the remaining 6 cups of stock, the drained tomatoes and corn and the shredded chicken.
  • Bring the soup to a simmer and allow to cook for another 10 minutes or so.
  • Stir in both the Monterey Jack and cream cheeses until they are completely melted into the soup.
  • Stir in the fresh cilantro.
  • Taste the soup and add more salt if necessary.
  • Serve the chili topped with Goldfish crackers, fresh avocado and lime.