Description
A comforting and flavorful Cajun twist on classic white chicken chili, featuring a blend of tender chicken, spicy andouille sausage, creamy beans, and a kick of cajun seasoning. This hearty chili is perfect for warming up on chilly days.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced or diced
- 1 pound boneless and skinless chicken breasts or thighs, seasoned with 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
Vegetable Mixture:
- 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
Seasonings and Flavorings:
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
Broth and Additions:
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 (14.5 ounce) cans white beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup salsa verde
- 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
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat, add the sausage and cook for 5-7 minutes, then set aside.
- Cook the chicken: Season chicken with cajun seasoning, cook until lightly golden brown, about 5-7 minutes, then set aside.
- Prepare vegetable mixture: Melt butter, add onion, celery, bell pepper, and jalapeno, cook until tender, about 7-10 minutes.
- Season and sauté: Add garlic, cumin, and cajun seasoning, cook until fragrant, about a minute.
- Add broth and beans: Pour in broth, beans, salsa verde, sausage, and chicken. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes.
- Shred the chicken: Remove chicken, shred or slice, then return to the pot.
- Finish the chili: Add sour cream and parmesan, allow to melt. Stir in lime juice, cilantro, and green onion. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg