Description
Cajun White Chicken Chili is a delightful and spicy twist on traditional chili, combining tender pieces of chicken, savory andouille sausage, and succulent shrimp in a creamy broth infused with Cajun spices. This recipe is perfect for cozy dinners or game day gatherings, ready in just 40 minutes! Packed with robust flavors and hearty ingredients, it’s a dish that will impress your family and friends without demanding hours in the kitchen. Serve it alone or pair it with rice, cornbread, or tortilla chips for an unforgettable meal.
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 jalapeño (minced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 (15 ounce) cans great northern beans (drained)
- 1/2 pound raw shrimp (peeled, deveined)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add cubed chicken and sliced sausage; cook until browned, about 5–7 minutes.
- Stir in diced onion, celery, bell pepper, and jalapeño; cook for an additional 5 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, and all-purpose flour; stir to combine for another minute.
- Gradually pour in the chicken broth and add the drained beans; bring to a simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Finally, stir in shrimp and heavy cream; cook until shrimp are pink and cooked through, approximately 2–3 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg