Cajun White Chicken Chili: The Best Comfort Food Recipe You’ll Love
Cajun White Chicken Chili is a comforting dish packed with flavor and is perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- dutch oven
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup half-and-half can substitute heavy cream
- 3 cups cooked chopped chicken can use rotisserie chicken
- 1 lb smoked or andouille sausage sliced and browned
- 2 15-oz cans red beans rinsed and drained
- 1 11-oz can white corn drained
- 2 4-oz cans chopped green chilies undrained
- 2 tablespoon dried minced onion flakes
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1½ tablespoon cajun seasoning see recipe link for homemade version
- 2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven melt butter and stir in flour. Cook for 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in chicken broth and half-and-half. Bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes, until thickened.
- Add remaining ingredients and cook for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Notes
For a lower calorie option, use turkey smoked sausage. Feel free to add green bell pepper, fresh white onion, celery, or jalapeno for a kick. Can be made in the slow cooker. Can be frozen and reheated.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg
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