Cajun White Chicken Chili
This spicy and comforting Cajun White Chicken Chili brings together shredded chicken, smoked sausage, shrimp, white beans, corn, and a creamy Cajun seasoned broth. It is warming, flavorful, and perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion diced
- 1 bell pepper diced
- 1 jalapeno diced
- 2 celery stalks chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 cans Northern White beans drained and rinsed
- 4 to 5 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup sweet corn
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ pound shrimp
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium high heat.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and half of the Cajun seasoning. Add chicken to the pot and brown on all sides for 6 to 8 minutes. Remove, shred, and set aside.
- Add sausage slices to the pot. Cook until browned, remove, and set aside.
- In the same pot, add onions, bell pepper, jalapeno, and celery. Cook 4 to 5 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic and cook 1 minute. Stir in flour, cumin, paprika, chili powder, cayenne, and remaining Cajun seasoning. Cook 1 minute to toast the spices.
- Pour in chicken broth, stirring to scrape the browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Return shredded chicken and sausage to the pot. Add white beans and corn, stirring everything together.
- Bring to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook 20 to 25 minutes to develop flavor.
- Stir in heavy cream and shrimp. Simmer 5 minutes until the shrimp are cooked through.
- Add salt, pepper, or more Cajun seasoning if needed.
- Ladle into bowls and top with fresh cilantro. Optional: add shredded cheese or sliced jalapenos.
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Recipe Tips
Brown the chicken and sausage well before adding the liquids. Those browned bits at the bottom of the pot add a deep savory flavor that makes the chili taste richer and more developed.
