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Cajun White Chicken Chili

This Cajun White Chicken Chili is a creamy, hearty dish packed with chicken, sausage, and shrimp for a comforting meal perfect for any chilly evening.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Cajun, Comfort food
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 lb chicken breast, diced
  • 1 cup andouille sausage, sliced
  • 1 cup shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cans white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
Seasoning
  • 1-2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
Garnish
  • Chopped green onions and cilantro for garnish

Method
 

Cooking the Base
  1. In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add the sliced andouille sausage and chopped onion to the pot. Sauté until the onion is soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, around 1 minute.
Adding Ingredients
  1. Sprinkle in 1-2 tablespoons of Cajun seasoning, along with salt and pepper, stirring to coat the meat evenly.
  2. Pour in 4 cups of chicken broth, then stir in the rinsed white beans and corn. Bring the mixture to a vigorous boil.
Simmering
  1. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for about 20-25 minutes, until the chili thickens slightly.
  2. Add the shrimp to the pot, cooking until they turn pink and opaque, about 5-7 minutes.
Serving
  1. Serve the chili hot, garnished with chopped green onions and fresh cilantro.

Notes

You can adapt spices to enhance or mellow the heat. This chili can be made ahead and stored for future meals.