Cajun White Chicken Chili: A Hearty, Flavorful Twist You’ll Love
A delicious and comforting recipe that combines the flavors of Cajun cuisine with tender chicken and creamy white beans.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Chili
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can diced green chilies
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 can white beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
- Add chicken breasts and cook until browned on both sides.
- Stir in green chilies and Cajun seasoning, cooking for an additional minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Remove chicken, shred it, and return to the pot.
- Add white beans and corn, simmer for another 10 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream, season with salt and pepper, and warm through before serving.
Notes
- Serve with crusty bread or over rice.
- Adjust the spiciness by adding more or less Cajun seasoning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Cajun, White Chicken Chili, Hearty Chili, Comfort Food