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Cajun White Chicken Chili Recipe

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This Cajun White Chicken Chili is a flavorful and hearty dish combining smoky sausage, tender chicken, white beans, and a blend of Cajun spices. It’s enriched with creamy sour cream and Parmesan, balanced by fresh lime juice and herbs for a comforting yet vibrant meal perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Meat and Protein

  • 1 lb smoked poultry sausage, sliced
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs

Vegetables and Aromatics

  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 1 cup diced bell pepper
  • 1 finely diced jalapeño (adjust or omit)
  • 4 chopped garlic cloves
  • 2 green onions, sliced (optional)
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro or parsley (optional)

Spices and Seasonings

  • 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Liquids and Dairy

  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 (14.5 oz) cans white beans, rinsed and drained
  • ½ cup salsa verde
  • ½ cup sour cream (or crema/heavy cream/4 oz cream cheese)
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan
  • 1 tbsp lime juice (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook Sausage: Heat oil over medium heat in a large pot or Dutch oven. Add the sliced smoked poultry sausage and cook until golden brown, about 5–7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  2. Cook Chicken: Season chicken breasts or thighs with 1 tsp Cajun seasoning. In the same pot, cook the chicken until lightly browned on all sides, about 5–7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  3. Sauté Vegetables: Melt butter in the pot. Add diced onion, celery, bell pepper, and jalapeño. Sauté until tender, about 7–10 minutes.
  4. Add Spices and Garlic: Stir in chopped garlic, ground cumin, and 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Simmer Chili: Pour in chicken broth, add the rinsed and drained white beans, salsa verde, cooked chicken, and sausage. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 15 minutes.
  6. Shred Chicken: Remove the chicken from the pot, shred or slice it, then return it to the chili pot.
  7. Add Cream and Cheese: Stir in sour cream and grated Parmesan cheese until fully incorporated and melted.
  8. Finish and Season: Add lime juice, chopped cilantro or parsley, sliced green onions, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Adjust jalapeño quantity or omit for desired heat level.
  • Sour cream can be substituted with crema, heavy cream, or cream cheese for varying creaminess.
  • Use chicken thighs for juicier meat or breasts for leaner chili.
  • Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • For a thicker chili, mash some of the beans before adding to the pot.

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