Here’s a flavorful Cajun White Chicken Chili recipe — creamy, spicy, and packed with protein:
🌶️ Cajun White Chicken Chili
Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
- 1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1–2 jalapeños, diced (adjust for heat)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning (or more to taste)
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional for extra spice)
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies
- 1/2 cup corn (optional)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the chicken
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Season diced chicken lightly with salt and pepper.
- Brown chicken 3–4 minutes, then remove and set aside.
- Sauté vegetables
- In the same pot, sauté onion, garlic, and jalapeños until softened (3–5 minutes).
- Add spices
- Stir in smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, Cajun seasoning, and cayenne. Cook 1 minute until fragrant.
- Simmer chili
- Add chicken back to the pot.
- Pour in chicken broth, white beans, green chilies, and corn (if using).
- Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Finish with cream
- Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream or half-and-half.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or extra Cajun spice.
- Serve
- Garnish with chopped cilantro or green onions.
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, avocado slices, or sour cream.
Tips
- For more heat: Add extra jalapeños or a pinch of crushed red pepper.
- Make ahead: Chili tastes even better the next day — flavors deepen.
- Slow cooker option: Combine all ingredients (except cream) and cook on low 4–6 hours; stir in cream before serving.
If you want, I can also give a lighter, lower-fat version that still has the Cajun kick but uses less cream and fewer calories.
Do you want me to do that?
