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Best Cajun White Chicken Chili

Best Cajun White Chicken Chili to Spice Up Your Dinner Tonight

This Best Cajun White Chicken Chili is a comforting dish with a kick, combining chicken, andouille sausage, and diverse vegetables.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: DINNER
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stew
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast cubed
  • 8 ounces andouille sausage sliced
  • 1 medium white onion diced
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 1 medium green bell pepper diced
  • 1 medium jalapeño diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
For the Seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust for spice preference
For the Creamy Base
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 can great northern beans drained
  • 8 ounces raw shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.
  2. Add the cubed chicken and andouille sausage. Sauté until browned for about 6-8 minutes.
  3. Toss in the diced onion, celery, bell pepper, jalapeño, and garlic. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Sprinkle in cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, and cayenne. Stir well and let aromas bloom for 1 minute.
  5. Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir thoroughly, cooking for another minute.
  6. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer, about 2-3 minutes.
  7. Stir in the drained great northern beans and shrimp. Cover and cook until shrimp are pink and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  8. Remove from heat and stir in the heavy cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Garnish with fresh cilantro or green onions for added freshness and color.

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