Description
Cajun White Chicken Chili is a flavorful twist on traditional chili that comes together in just 40 minutes, making it the ideal dish for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. This hearty chili features tender chicken and plump shrimp, harmoniously blended with bold Cajun spices and creamy goodness. The result is a comforting bowl of warmth that’s perfect for chilly evenings or game day celebrations. Serve it as a standalone dish or pair it with cornbread for an extra satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast (cubed)
- 16 ounces turkey 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
- 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
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Add cubed chicken and sliced turkey sausage; cook until browned, about 5–7 minutes.
- Stir in onion, celery, bell pepper, and jalapeño; cook for 5 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, cayenne pepper, and flour; stir for 1–2 minutes.
- Gradually pour in chicken broth and add great northern beans; bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
- Stir in shrimp and heavy cream; cook until shrimp are pink and cooked through, about 2–3 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: For a vegetarian version, replace meat with additional beans or veggies. Adjust spice levels by modifying cayenne pepper and jalapeño according to your taste preference.