Cajun White Chicken Chili
A creamy, bold, and comforting chili with Cajun flair, loaded with shredded chicken, white beans, and a luscious cheese-sour cream blend.
Equipment
- Large pot
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pound cooked shredded chicken rotisserie or poached
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies
- 1 can (15 oz) white beans drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning adjust to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh cilantro, lime wedges, and sliced jalapeños for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook 3–5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook 1 more minute.
- Add chicken, green chilies, beans, tomatoes, and broth. Season with Cajun spice, paprika, cumin, salt, pepper, and cayenne.
- Bring to a simmer. Cook uncovered for 15 minutes to blend flavors and slightly reduce.
- Stir in sour cream, cream cheese, and cheddar. Simmer on low until melted and creamy. Do not boil.
- Serve hot, garnished with cilantro, jalapeños, and lime.
Notes
Warm the cream cheese for easy melting. Adjust spice to taste. Great with cornbread or tortilla strips.
Nutrition
Calories: 340kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 28gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 640mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg
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