Description
Creamy, hearty, and packed with bold Southern flavor, this Cajun White Chicken Chili is the ultimate comfort food for chilly nights or busy weeknights. Tender chicken breast, smoky andouille sausage, juicy shrimp, and creamy white beans simmer together in a rich Cajun-spiced broth finished with a splash of heavy cream. It’s a one-pot meal that’s cozy, satisfying, and full of flavor in every spoonful.
Ingredients
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
16 ounces andouille sausage, sliced
1 medium white onion, diced
4 medium celery ribs, sliced
1 medium green bell pepper, diced
1 medium jalapeño, minced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups chicken broth
2 (15-ounce) cans great northern beans, drained
1/2 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 cup heavy cream
Optional toppings: sliced jalapeños, chopped parsley, shredded cheese, or sour cream.
Instructions
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1. Cook the chicken and sausage
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add cubed chicken and sliced andouille sausage. Cook for about 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned and cooked through.2. Sauté the vegetables
Add diced onion, celery, bell pepper, and minced jalapeño to the pot. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the vegetables soften.3. Add spices and flour
Stir in garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, cayenne pepper, and flour. Cook for 1–2 minutes while stirring constantly to toast the spices and cook the flour.4. Add broth and beans
Gradually pour in the chicken broth while stirring to prevent lumps. Add the drained great northern beans and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.5. Simmer the chili
Reduce the heat and let the chili cook for about 10 minutes so the flavors combine and the broth thickens slightly.6. Finish with shrimp and cream
Stir in the shrimp and heavy cream. Cook for 2–3 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and are fully cooked.7. Serve and enjoy
Ladle the Cajun White Chicken Chili into bowls and garnish with fresh jalapeños, herbs, or shredded cheese if desired.
Notes
• For a thicker chili, mash some of the beans against the side of the pot before serving.
• Adjust the cayenne pepper to control the heat level.
• If you prefer, you can substitute chicken thighs for chicken breast for extra flavor.
• Add shrimp at the end of cooking to keep them tender and juicy.
• This chili tastes even better the next day after the flavors develop.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup / Chili
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun / American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg