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Cajun White Chicken Chili

Cajun White Chicken Chili: Creamy Comfort in Every Bite

Discover the flavorful Cajun White Chicken Chili, a creamy and protein-packed dish perfect for chilly evenings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Chili Base
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 each red bell pepper
  • 1 each green bell pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
For the Seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • to taste cayenne pepper optional
For the Chili Body
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 can great northern beans drained
  • 1 can diced green chiles
  • 1 cup frozen corn
For Creaminess and Garnish
  • ½ cup heavy cream or sour cream optional
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese optional
  • 1 each lime wedges

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

Directions
  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and chopped red and green bell pepper, sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  2. Add boneless, skinless chicken breasts to the pot, seasoning with Cajun seasoning, cumin, smoked paprika, and optional cayenne pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink.
  3. Pour in chicken broth, followed by drained great northern beans and diced green chiles. Stir to combine, then bring to a gentle simmer.
  4. Lower heat and let simmer for 30-60 minutes, covered, stirring occasionally.
  5. After simmering, stir in frozen corn and heat through for an additional 5 minutes.
  6. If desired, stir in heavy cream or sour cream to achieve creaminess, mixing until well combined.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  8. Serve in bowls, garnished with cilantro, cheddar cheese, sour cream or Greek yogurt, and lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This chili tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together beautifully.

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