Description
This Cajun White Chicken Chili is a comforting and flavorful twist on traditional chili. Packed with chicken, andouille sausage, shrimp, and a mix of delicious spices, this hearty chili is perfect for a cozy night in.
Ingredients
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For the chili:
- 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
- Cook sausage and chicken: Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the cubed chicken and sliced andouille sausage. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes.
- Saute vegetables: Add the diced onion, celery, bell pepper, and jalapeño to the pot. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add seasonings: Stir in minced garlic, ground cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, cayenne pepper, and flour. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Add broth and beans and simmer: Gradually pour in chicken broth while stirring. Add drained beans. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add shrimp and cream. Serve: Stir in raw shrimp and heavy cream. Cook for an additional 2–3 minutes until shrimp are pink and cooked. Serve hot.
Notes
- This chili can be topped with shredded cheese, sour cream, and fresh cilantro for extra flavor.
- Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to suit your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: Cajun White Chicken Chili, Chicken Chili, Cajun Recipe, White Chili
