Description
A hearty pot of Cajun White Chicken Chili that blends tender chicken with creamy white beans and vibrant spices, perfect for cozy family dinners or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 bell peppers (red and green), diced
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 (15-ounce) cans white beans (cannellini or navy), drained and rinsed
- 1 can diced green chiles
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut milk for a dairy-free version)
- Chopped green onions and cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients and prepare them for cooking. Dice the onions and bell peppers, mince the garlic, and shred the cooked chicken.
- Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large pot. Add the diced onions, bell peppers, and minced garlic, sautéing until soft and fragrant for about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the shredded chicken, chicken broth, white beans, diced green chiles, Cajun seasoning, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and let cook for about 20-30 minutes.
- Adjust seasonings as needed, adding cayenne pepper if desired for more spice.
- Stir in the heavy cream and allow it to heat through for another 5 minutes.
- Serve in bowls garnished with fresh cilantro and sliced green onions.
Notes
For a dairy-free option, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk. Customize with optional ingredients like corn or jalapeños for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg