Description
Cozy up with a bowl of Cajun White Chicken Chili, a creamy and spicy dish that brings Southern comfort to your table. Packed with tender shredded chicken, hearty white beans, and an array of fresh vegetables, this chili is bursting with flavor from zesty Cajun seasoning and jalapeños. Perfect for a family dinner or meal prep, it offers warmth and satisfaction in every spoonful. Easy to make and even better as leftovers, this chili is sure to become a beloved staple in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups white beans (cannellini or great northern)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeño, sliced
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 5 cups heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning. Sear in a Dutch oven until golden brown.
- Shred the cooked chicken after cooling slightly.
- Sauté onion, garlic, bell pepper, and jalapeño in the same pot until soft.
- Add chicken broth, white beans, and remaining Cajun seasoning; return shredded chicken to pot.
- Simmer for 20–30 minutes to meld flavors.
- Stir in cream cheese and heavy cream until smooth; add lime juice just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg