(Well, maybe more like winning $5 or $10 on a scratch-off.)

This recipe checks all of those boxes!

No dice, until now.

a bowl of creamy white chicken chili with jalapeno, tortilla chips, and cilantro - Southern Living

Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

Allowing him to add as much shredded cheese on top of his chili may have helped too.

This tangy, acidic salsa balances out the creaminess of the dish, while seasoning it and adding heat.

I didnt have any cream cheese on hand, but I did have plain Greek yogurt and sour cream.

ingredients for creamy white chicken chilli

Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

My substitution worked out great, and the added tanginess worked well in the dish.