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Easy Creamy Seafood and Shrimp Chili

Easy Creamy Seafood and Shrimp Chili for Quick Comfort

This Easy Creamy Seafood and Shrimp Chili elevates a classic dish with rich ocean flavors, ready in just 40 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Substitute with sour cream for tanginess.
  • 4 cups Broth (Seafood or Vegetable) Chicken broth can be a substitute.
  • 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper Adjust according to spice preference.
Seafood
  • 1 lb Seafood Mix (Shrimp/Scallops/Tilapia) Use chicken for a different twist.
Chili Fillers
  • 1 can Beans (e.g., black beans or kidney beans) Substitute with lentils for different texture.
  • 2 cups Vegetables (e.g., onion, bell pepper) Optional but highly recommended.
Toppings
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese Any melty cheese like Monterey Jack.
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch (optional) Mix with water for thickening slurry.

Equipment

  • large stovetop pot

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Chop vegetables—onions and bell peppers—into bite-sized pieces and prepare the seafood mix.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté the chopped onions and bell peppers for 5-7 minutes.
  3. Stir in the seafood mix and cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly opaque.
  4. Add cream cheese and pour in the broth, stirring until smooth and creamy; simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Incorporate beans and cayenne pepper, and let it simmer for another 5-10 minutes.
  6. If too thin, create a cornstarch slurry and add gradually while stirring for 2-3 minutes.
  7. Ladle into bowls, garnish with shredded cheese, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Customize with your favorite seafood and vegetables, and adjust the spice level according to taste.

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