Description
Cajun White Chicken Chili is a deliciously unique twist on traditional chili, combining tender chicken with zesty spices and creamy textures. This hearty dish brings the vibrant flavors of Cajun cuisine to your table in just 40 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings with friends and family. Each bowl is packed with protein from chicken and beans, ensuring a satisfying meal that’s full of flavor. Customize it to suit your taste with your favorite vegetables and toppings, and enjoy the comforting warmth this chili provides on chilly nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast (cubed)
- 16 ounces turkey sausage (sliced)
- 1 medium white onion (diced)
- 4 medium celery ribs (sliced)
- 1 medium green bell pepper (diced)
- 1 medium jalapeño (minced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 (15 ounce) cans great northern beans (drained)
- ½ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add cubed chicken and turkey sausage; cook until browned, about 5–7 minutes.
- Stir in diced onion, celery, bell pepper, and minced jalapeño; cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Mix in minced garlic, ground cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, cayenne pepper, and flour; cook for an additional minute.
- Gradually add chicken broth while stirring; then add great northern beans. Bring to a simmer and reduce heat for about 10 minutes.
- Finally, stir in heavy cream and cook for an additional 2–3 minutes until heated through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg