Name: Cajun White Chicken Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1 tbsp oil; 1 lb andouille sausage, sliced or diced; 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs; 1 tsp Cajun seasoning; 1 tbsp butter; 1 cup onion, diced; 1 cup celery, diced; 1 cup bell pepper, diced; 1 jalapeño pepper, finely diced; 4 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning; 4 cups chicken broth; 2 (14.5 oz) cans white beans, rinsed and drained; ½ cup salsa verde; ½ cup sour cream (or crema, heavy cream, or 4 oz cream cheese); ¼ cup parmesan cheese (or cotija), grated; 1 tbsp lime juice (optional); 2 tbsp cilantro or parsley, chopped (optional); 2 green onions, thinly sliced (optional); Salt and pepper to taste

Description

This Cajun White Chicken Chili blends smoky andouille sausage, tender chicken, and hearty white beans in a rich, flavorful broth. Spiced with Cajun seasoning and brightened by lime and cilantro, this dish offers a comforting yet spicy twist on traditional chili.

Ingredients

Scale

1 tbsp oil
1 lb andouille sausage, sliced or diced
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
1 tsp Cajun seasoning
1 tbsp butter
1 cup onion, diced
1 cup celery, diced
1 cup bell pepper, diced
1 jalapeño pepper, finely diced
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
4 cups chicken broth
2 (14.5 oz) cans white beans, rinsed and drained
½ cup salsa verde
½ cup sour cream (or crema, heavy cream, or 4 oz cream cheese)
¼ cup parmesan cheese (or cotija), grated
1 tbsp lime juice (optional)
2 tbsp cilantro or parsley, chopped (optional)
2 green onions, thinly sliced (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Cook the sausage: Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the sliced andouille sausage and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
Cook the chicken: Season the chicken with 1 tsp of Cajun seasoning. In the same pan, cook the chicken until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
Sauté the vegetables: Add 1 tbsp butter to the pan. Once melted, add the onion, celery, bell pepper, and jalapeño. Cook until softened, about 7-10 minutes.
Add garlic and spices: Stir in the garlic, ground cumin, and 1 tbsp of Cajun seasoning. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Build the chili: Pour in the chicken broth, white beans, salsa verde, cooked sausage, and chicken. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
Shred the chicken: Turn off the heat, remove the chicken, and shred or slice it. Return the chicken to the pot.
Finish the chili: Stir in the sour cream and grated parmesan until melted. Add lime juice, cilantro, and green onions, if using. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes

Nutrition

Calories: 450