Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of this Creamy Cajun White Chicken Chili. A perfect blend of tender chicken, hearty beans, and zesty spices, topped with creamy goodness. This satisfying dish is ideal for chilly nights or a gathering with friends.
Ingredients
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For the Chili:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies
- 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup frozen or canned corn
- 4 oz cream cheese, cubed
- 1/2 cup half-and-half or heavy cream
- juice of 1/2 lime
- chopped cilantro and shredded pepper jack cheese for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large pot. Cook diced chicken with half the Cajun seasoning until browned. Set aside.
- Prepare the Chili: Sauté onion and bell pepper. Add garlic, Cajun seasoning, salt, pepper, green chilies, white beans, corn, and broth. Simmer.
- Finish the Chili: Return chicken to the pot. Stir in cream cheese, simmer until melted. Add half-and-half and lime juice. Adjust seasoning.
- Serve: Garnish with cilantro and pepper jack cheese. Enjoy hot!
Notes
- For extra spice, add cayenne pepper or hot sauce.
- This chili pairs well with shredded rotisserie chicken.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
