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Cozy Cajun White Chicken Chili

Cozy Cajun White Chicken Chili: Your New Comfort Food Hit

Cozy Cajun White Chicken Chili is a one-pot marvel that combines comforting flavors, customizable heat, and hearty ingredients, perfect for chilly evenings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Chili Base
  • 1 tablespoon Oil for browning the sausage
  • 12 ounces Smoked Poultry Sausage can substitute with kielbasa
  • 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts/Thighs shredded rotisserie chicken is a quick option
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning season to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Butter for sautéing vegetables
  • 1 medium Onion yellow or sweet onions preferred
  • 2 stalks Celery diced
  • 1 medium Bell Pepper any color variety
  • 1 medium Jalapeño adjust according to spice preference
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth low-sodium recommended
  • 2 cans White Beans rinsed
  • 1 cup Salsa Verde
For Creaminess
  • ½ cup Sour Cream or crema/heavy cream/cream cheese
  • ½ cup Grated Parmesan
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice optional but recommended
For Garnishing
  • to taste Cilantro/Parsley fresh herbs
  • to taste Green Onions optional
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Steps
  1. In a large pot, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Add sliced smoked poultry sausage and sauté for 5-7 minutes until it turns golden brown. Remove the sausage from the pot and set aside.
  2. Season 1 pound of boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs with Cajun seasoning. In the same pot, add the chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes until light golden. Transfer the chicken to a plate and keep warm.
  3. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in the pot. Add diced onion, celery, and bell pepper. Sauté for 7-10 minutes until tender and fragrant.
  4. Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon of ground cumin, and a sprinkle of Cajun seasoning. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Pour in 4 cups of chicken broth and add 2 cans of rinsed white beans, 1 cup of salsa verde and the cooked sausage. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
  6. Carefully remove the chicken from the pot and shred it. Return the shredded chicken back into the pot and mix well.
  7. Stir in ½ cup of sour cream and ½ cup of grated Parmesan, mixing for 2-3 minutes until creamy.
  8. Squeeze in the juice of 1 lime and add cilantro or parsley. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftover chili in an airtight container for up to 3 days; freeze portions for up to 3 months.

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