Description
A flavorful and hearty Zesty Cajun White Chicken Chili that brings a delightful combination of spices and creamy textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken thighs (boneless, skinless), chopped up small
- 1 pound andouille sausage, cut into rounds
- 4 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 jalapeño, diced with seeds removed
- 1 cup chopped bell pepper
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 cup yellow onion, diced
- 2 cans white beans (15 oz. each), rinsed and drained
- 4 cups broth made from chicken
- 1/2 cup of salsa verde
- 2 teaspoons Cajun spice mix, use half now and half later
- Salt and pepper, fresh ground
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup Parmesan, grated
- Lime squeezed over top
- Green onions, thinly sliced
- Chopped cilantro or parsley for color
Instructions
- Heat a tablespoon of oil in a big Dutch oven on medium. Toss in sausage rounds, browning them for about 5 minutes, then remove from the pot.
- Add chicken chunks and half the Cajun spice blend. Sear the chicken until cooked through, then remove from the pot with the sausage.
- Melt a spoonful of butter in the hot pot. Stir in onion, celery, bell pepper, and jalapeño, allowing them to soften for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add garlic, remaining Cajun spice, and cumin; cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth, add white beans, and mix in salsa verde. Return the browned sausage and chicken to the pot. Let it bubble gently for about 15-20 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and stir in sour cream and Parmesan until creamy.
- Spoon the chili into bowls and top with green onions, chopped herbs, and a squeeze of lime before serving.
Notes
- This chili can be made ahead of time and tastes even better the next day.
- Adjust the spiciness by either adding or omitting jalapeños.
- For a thicker chili, let it simmer longer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg