Description
Cajun White Chicken Chili is a creamy, comforting dish that combines tender chicken, hearty white beans, and zesty Cajun spices. Perfect for chilly nights or game day gatherings, this chili is rich in flavor and sure to warm your soul. Serve it with fresh cilantro and your favorite toppings for an elevated meal that’s impressively simple to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 lb)
- 2 cups great northern or cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup bell peppers (red or green), chopped
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook chicken breasts until golden brown (about 5 minutes per side). Remove from pot and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté chopped onions, bell peppers, and garlic until soft (about 3 minutes).
- Return chicken to the pot along with white beans and chicken broth. Stir in Cajun seasoning.
- Bring to a gentle boil; then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
- Stir in softened cream cheese until melted and fully incorporated. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg