Description
This Cajun White Chicken Chili is hearty, creamy, and packed with bold flavors. Tender chicken, white beans, and a blend of Cajun spices come together for a comforting, spicy twist on classic chili.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional for extra heat)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn (optional)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- Chopped green onions and cilantro, for garnish
- Shredded cheddar cheese, optional topping
Instructions
Instructions
- Cook chicken: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until lightly browned. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté vegetables: In the same pot, add onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Cook 4–5 minutes until softened.
- Add spices: Stir in smoked paprika, Cajun seasoning, cayenne (if using), salt, and black pepper.
- Add liquids & beans: Pour in chicken broth, add white beans and corn, then return chicken to the pot. Bring to a simmer and cook 15–20 minutes until chicken is cooked through and flavors meld.
- Add cream: Stir in heavy cream and simmer 2–3 minutes until warmed and slightly thickened.
- Serve: Ladle chili into bowls, garnish with green onions, cilantro, and optional shredded cheese.
Notes
Adjust spiciness by increasing or reducing cayenne and Cajun seasoning. Pairs well with crusty bread or tortilla chips.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup / Chili
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American / Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: white chicken chili, Cajun chicken chili, creamy chili, spicy chicken soup