Description
Cajun White Chicken Chili is a delicious, hearty dish that combines tender chicken, spicy andouille sausage, and succulent shrimp in a creamy broth infused with Cajun spices. Ready in just 40 minutes, this chili is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. Its bold flavors and comforting texture will warm you from the inside out, making it a favorite among both kids and adults. Whether served on game day or during a chilly evening, this dish promises to be a crowd-pleaser. Don’t forget to top it with fresh green onions and a dollop of sour cream for an extra layer of flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 jalapeño (minced)
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 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
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add cubed chicken and sliced andouille sausage; cook until browned, about 5–7 minutes.
- Stir in diced onion, celery, bell pepper, and jalapeño; sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Mix in minced garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, cayenne pepper, and flour; cook for an additional 1–2 minutes.
- Gradually add chicken broth and great northern beans; bring to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes.
- Stir in shrimp and heavy cream; cook until shrimp are pink and fully cooked, about 2–3 more minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 400g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg