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Easy Creamy Seafood and Shrimp Chili Recipe

Name: Easy Creamy Seafood and Shrimp Chili Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil; 2-3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup chopped onion; 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1 can (15.5 oz) Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed; 1 can (15.5 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 can (15.5 oz) diced tomatoes with chilis, drained; ½ cup whole kernel corn, frozen; 1 cup shredded Colby and Monterey Jack cheese blend; 3 oz cream cheese; 5 oz lump crab meat; 5 oz lobster meat; 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined; Seafood seasoning (to taste); Chili powder (to taste); Cumin (to taste); Red cayenne pepper (to taste); Salt (to taste); Black pepper (to taste)

Byanna orden January 18, 2026January 18, 2026

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Introduction

This Easy Creamy Seafood and Shrimp Chili is a comforting twist on traditional chili, blending tender shrimp, crab, and lobster into a rich, cheesy broth. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s a delightful meal that brings a taste of the sea to your dinner table.

A white bowl sits on a white marbled surface, filled with a creamy soup that has a thick texture. The soup is full of small yellow corn kernels, red diced tomatoes, and chunks of green herbs mixed throughout. On top, two large, pink-orange grilled shrimp with char marks are placed near the front edge. At the center, there is a white dollop of sour cream or cream, covered with shredded yellow and white cheese. Pieces of crispy brown bacon bits and green parsley are sprinkled over the soup. In the background, a golden brown biscuit is partly visible on the edge of the bowl. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 teaspoon olive oil
2–3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup chopped onion
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 can (15.5 oz) Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15.5 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15.5 oz) diced tomatoes with chilis, drained
½ cup whole kernel corn (frozen)
1 cup shredded Colby and Monterey Jack cheese
3 oz cream cheese
5 oz lump crab
5 oz lobster meat
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
Seafood seasoning, chili powder, cumin, red cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper (to taste)

Instructions

Step 1: Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until they become translucent.
Step 2: Stir in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Step 3: Pour in chicken broth, Great Northern beans, black beans, and diced tomatoes with chilis. Mix well to combine all ingredients.
Step 4: Reduce heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and let the chili simmer for 15 to 20 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Step 5: While the chili is simmering, season the crab meat, lobster meat, and shrimp with seafood seasoning, chili powder, cumin, red cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
Step 6: Stir in shredded cheese, corn, cream cheese, crab meat, lobster meat, and shrimp into the chili pot.
Step 7: Increase the heat to medium and cook for another 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until all the seafood is fully cooked and the cheese has melted into a creamy texture.

Tips & Variations

Use fresh seafood if possible for the best flavor, but frozen works well when fresh is not available.
Add a splash of lime juice before serving to brighten the flavors.
For extra heat, increase the amount of cayenne pepper or add chopped jalapeños.
Substitute the chicken broth with seafood stock for a more intense seafood flavor.

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove over low heat, stirring occasionally to avoid burning. This chili does not freeze well due to the dairy content, which may separate when thawed.

How to Serve

A white bowl filled with creamy shrimp chowder resting on a green plate on a white marbled surface, showing two large cooked shrimp with a pink-orange color and grill marks on top, mixed in a thick soup of yellow corn, red tomato pieces, green herbs, and white chunks. The chowder has a dollop of white sour cream at the center, topped with shredded yellow cheddar cheese and sprinkled with finely chopped green herbs. In the background, slightly blurred, there is a golden brown biscuit. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use other types of seafood in this chili?

Yes, you can substitute or add other firm seafood such as scallops or firm white fish. Just adjust the cooking time accordingly to avoid overcooking.

Is this chili very spicy?

The recipe has a mild to medium spice level, but you can easily adjust the heat by increasing or reducing the chili powder and cayenne pepper to your taste.