Description
Cajun White Chicken Chili is a delightful twist on the classic white chicken chili, infusing it with bold Cajun flavors from andouille sausage and shrimp. Ready in just 40 minutes, this creamy, spicy dish is perfect for cozy family dinners or game-day gatherings. With its hearty ingredients and rich seasoning, it’s sure to satisfy your comfort food cravings while remaining simple enough for a weeknight meal. Serve it hot with your favorite toppings, and enjoy a bowl of warmth that brings everyone together!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast (cubed)
- 16 ounces andouille sausage (sliced)
- 1 medium white onion (diced)
- 4 medium celery ribs (sliced)
- 1 medium green bell pepper (diced)
- 1 medium jalapeño (minced)
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 (15 ounce cans) great northern beans (drained)
- 1/2 pound raw shrimp (peeled, deveined, tails removed)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add cubed chicken and sliced andouille sausage; cook until browned (5–7 minutes).
- Add diced onion, celery, bell pepper, and minced jalapeño; sauté until vegetables are softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, cayenne pepper, and flour; cook for 1–2 minutes.
- Gradually pour in chicken broth and add drained beans; bring to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes.
- Stir in raw shrimp and heavy cream; cook until shrimp are pink (2–3 minutes). Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 120mg