Description
This Cajun White Chicken Chili is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, spicy sausage, and beans in a creamy broth, perfect for warming up on chilly nights.
Ingredients
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- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast cubed
- 16 ounces andouille sausage sliced
- 1 medium white onion diced
- 4 medium celery ribs sliced
- 1 medium green bell pepper diced
- 1 medium jalapeno minced
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 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
- 1/2 pound raw shrimp peeled deveined tails removed
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the cubed chicken and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the andouille sausage, onion, celery, green bell pepper, jalapeno, and garlic. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5-6 minutes.
- Add the cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, and cayenne pepper. Stir for another minute to release the spices’ flavors.
- Sprinkle in the flour and stir to combine, cooking for about 2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in the chicken broth until smooth. Bring to a simmer.
- Add the drained great northern beans and shrimp. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the shrimp are cooked through.
- Finally, stir in the heavy cream and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve hot.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the spice levels according to your preference. For a thicker chili, let it simmer longer to reduce the liquid.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1½ cups
- Calories: 485 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg
Keywords: Cajun White Chicken Chili, chicken chili, spicy chili, comfort food, soup