Description
This creamy Cajun white chicken chili combines tender chicken, white beans, and flavorful spices in a rich, velvety broth. Perfectly balanced with a hint of heat, sweet corn, and a squeeze of lime, this hearty chili offers a comforting and satisfying meal that’s quick to prepare and sure to please your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables & Aromatics
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup frozen corn
- Juice of 1 lime
- Chopped fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Protein
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
Seasonings & Spices
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Beans & Canned Goods
- 2 (15-ounce) cans white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles
Dairy & Oils
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
Liquids
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and green bell pepper, sautéing for 4–5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, ensuring it doesn’t brown to keep its flavor mild.
- Cook Chicken with Spices: Add the cubed chicken to the pot. Sprinkle in the Cajun seasoning, ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook the chicken pieces, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides and no longer pink inside, about 5–6 minutes.
- Add Beans and Broth: Pour in the drained white beans, diced green chiles, frozen corn, and low-sodium chicken broth. Stir everything together and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Simmer: Reduce heat to medium-low and let the chili simmer uncovered for 15–20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the chicken to fully cook through.
- Incorporate Cream and Cheese: Lower the heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream and softened cream cheese until the cheese melts completely, creating a creamy, smooth texture.
- Finish with Lime: Add the lime juice and stir well. Let the chili simmer for an additional 5 minutes to blend the fresh acidity throughout the dish.
- Serve: Ladle the chili into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro if desired. Serve hot for a comforting meal.
Notes
- For extra heat, add cayenne pepper or increase the amount of Cajun seasoning.
- Rotisserie chicken can be used as a quick substitute to save time.
- For a lighter version, substitute cream cheese with Greek yogurt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
