Cajun White Chicken Chili: The Best Comfort Food You’ll Love
Cajun White Chicken Chili combines the comforting warmth of traditional chili with a unique Cajun twist, perfect for cozy evenings.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soups and Stews
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-free
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 can (15 oz) white beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sautéing until softened.
- Stir in Cajun seasoning and cumin, cooking for another minute.
- Add chicken breasts and cook until browned on all sides.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and add white beans and corn.
- Cook for 20-25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Remove chicken, shred it, then return to the pot.
- Stir in cream cheese until melted and combined. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add jalapeños or cayenne pepper.
- This dish tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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