Description
Warm up your evenings with this Creamy Cajun White Chicken Chili, a delightful blend of tender chicken, zesty peppers, and rich spices. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, this dish offers a creamy texture and a hint of spice that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Easy to prepare and fully customizable, it’s comfort food at its finest!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced chicken breasts and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 8 minutes.
- Stir in chopped onions and minced garlic. Sauté until the onions are translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add green bell pepper, corn kernels, white beans, and Cajun seasoning; mix well.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and lime juice; simmer for an additional 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg