Cajun White Chicken Chili
A creamy and hearty Cajun White Chicken Chili filled with beans and sausage, perfect for chilly evenings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Meat
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 1 can white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 lb Cajun sausage, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat the oil: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Sauté onion and garlic: Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Brown the sausage: Stir in the sliced sausage and cook until browned, approximately 5 minutes.
- Combine ingredients: Add the shredded chicken, drained white beans, chicken broth, heavy cream, and Cajun seasoning. Stir well to combine.
- Simmer the chili: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Let it cook for 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Season: Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve and enjoy: Spoon into bowls and serve hot. Enjoy your comforting meal!
Notes
For a vegetarian version, replace chicken and sausage with vegetables and use vegetable broth. Adjust seasoning to your taste.