Spicy Cheese Chicken Bowl (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
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2 tablespoons salted butter, divided.
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1 medium onion, chopped small.
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1 carrot, cut into tiny cubes.
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2 cloves garlic, minced fine.
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3-4 cups chicken stock.
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2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese.
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2 cups grated cheddar cheese.
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8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature.
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4 ounces green chiles, diced.
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2-3 cups chicken, cooked and shredded.
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1/2 tablespoon powder of chili.
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1 teaspoon black pepper.
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Chopped cilantro to top (if you want).
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Extra cheese for topping (if you want).
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Crunchy tortilla strips for topping (if you want).
# Preparation Steps:
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Melt butter in a big pot, then cook carrot and onion until tender, about 10 minutes. Throw in garlic and cook another minute.
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Pour in stock, then slowly drop in cream cheese chunks and handfuls of shredded cheeses, keep stirring till everything's melted smooth.
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Mix chicken, green chiles, pepper and chili powder into the pot. Let it bubble for 5 minutes and taste to fix the flavor.
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Pour more stock if you want it runnier or a splash of heavy cream to make it thicker.
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Sprinkle with tortilla strips, fresh cilantro, and a bit more cheese if you're feeling fancy.
# Additional Tips:
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Grab a store-bought rotisserie chicken to save time.
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If you're cooking your own chicken, don't forget to add enough salt.
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You can make it thicker or thinner depending on what you like.