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Cajun White Chicken Chili Recipe

Cajun White Chicken Chili Recipe
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A hearty and flavorful Cajun White Chicken Chili recipe that is perfect for a comforting meal on a chilly day. This chili combines tender chicken, spicy andouille sausage, white beans, and a blend of Cajun seasonings in a creamy and satisfying broth.

Ingredients

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For the Chili:

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced or diced
  • 1 pound boneless and skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup onion, diced
  • 1 cup celery, diced
  • 1 cup bell pepper, diced
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, finely diced*
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans white beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup salsa verde

For Serving:

  • 1/2 cup sour cream (or crema or heavy cream or 4 ounces cream cheese)
  • 1/4 cup parmigiano reggiano (parmesan cheese) (or cotija), grated
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro (or parsley), chopped (optional)
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat, add the sausage and cook for 5-7 minutes. Set aside.
  2. Cook the chicken seasoned with cajun seasoning until lightly golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Set aside.
  3. Add butter to the pan, melt it, then add onion, celery, bell pepper, and jalapeno. Cook until tender, about 7-10 minutes.
  4. Stir in garlic, cumin, and cajun seasoning and cook until fragrant, about a minute.
  5. Pour in broth, beans, salsa verde, sausage, and chicken. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  6. Remove chicken from the pot and shred or slice it before returning to the pot.
  7. Add sour cream and parmesan and let them melt.
  8. Stir in lime juice, cilantro, and green onion. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

  • You can adjust the level of spiciness by adding more or less cajun seasoning and jalapeno.
  • This chili can be topped with additional toppings like avocado, shredded cheese, or tortilla strips.

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