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Easy Creamy Seafood and Shrimp Chili

Indulge in Easy Creamy Seafood and Shrimp Chili Tonight

Easy Creamy Seafood and Shrimp Chili is a warm, inviting dish that's healthy and customizable.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Soups
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Seafood
  • 1 lb Shrimp Any size based on preference
  • 1 lb Scallops Fresh or frozen
  • 1 lb Tilapia Use any firm white fish as substitute
For the Creamy Base
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Neufchâtel for lighter option
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese Monterey Jack or any favorite melty cheese
For the Flavor
  • 1 tbsp Cayenne Pepper Adjust to taste
  • 1 tbsp Garlic Powder Or use fresh garlic
For the Beans
  • 1 can Black Beans Or white beans
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium Onion Yellow or sweet onions
  • 1 medium Bell Pepper Any color
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
For the Broth
  • 4 cups Seafood Broth Or vegetable broth; chicken broth can be used

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Cutting board
  • knife
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Chop onions, bell peppers, and garlic finely. Cut seafood into bite-sized pieces.
Cooking
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions and bell peppers until soft, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add minced garlic, cook for 1 minute.
  3. Add selected seafood, stirring gently until shrimp is opaque and scallops are slightly browned, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Reduce heat to low, add cream cheese, stirring until melted and mixed.
  5. Mix in beans and spices, then gradually pour in broth to achieve desired thickness.
  6. Bring to simmer over low heat and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Adjust seasoning to taste and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Serve with crusty bread or over rice for a filling meal. Customize seafood and spices to suit preferences.

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