Description
This Creamy Cajun White Chicken Chili is a comforting and flavorful twist on traditional chili. Packed with tender chicken, white beans, and a creamy, spicy broth, it’s the perfect dish to warm you up on a chilly day.
Ingredients
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For the Chili:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 1 green bell pepper (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 (15-ounce) cans white beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened and cubed)
- ½ cup heavy cream
- juice of ½ lime
- chopped cilantro or green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper and sauté for 4–5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Add chicken pieces to the pot and season with Cajun seasoning, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5–7 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Stir in the white beans, green chiles, and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10–15 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in cream cheese until fully melted and combined.
- Stir in the heavy cream and lime juice, and simmer for 2–3 more minutes.
- Adjust seasoning if needed and serve hot garnished with cilantro or green onions.
Notes
- For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne or a diced jalapeño with the onions.
- This chili thickens as it sits—add extra broth when reheating if needed.
- It also works great with rotisserie chicken for a quick shortcut.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Cajun-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
