Description
Cozy up with this Cajun White Chicken Chili — a creamy, spicy chicken chili loaded with white beans, Cajun seasoning, bell peppers, and jalapeños. Perfect for a comforting family dinner or meal prep, this easy recipe brings Southern warmth to your table.
Ingredients
2 large chicken breasts (or thighs)
2 cups white beans (cannellini or great northern)
4 cups chicken broth
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 jalapeño, sliced
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
4 ounces cream cheese
0.5 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon lime juice
0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- 1. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning.
- Sear in Dutch oven with olive oil until golden on both sides.
- Remove and shred.
- In same pot, sauté onion, garlic, bell pepper, and jalapeño until soft and fragrant
- Pour in chicken broth, add white beans and remaining Cajun seasoning.
- Return shredded chicken to pot. Simmer for 20-30 minutes.
- Stir in cream cheese and heavy cream until melted and smooth.
- Add lime juice to brighten flavors.
- Serve hot, garnished with cilantro, extra jalapeño slices, or a wedge of lime.
Notes
Adjust spice level: Use less jalapeño or Cajun seasoning for mild, more for extra heat.
Make ahead: This chili tastes even better the next day as flavors deepen.
Garnish tip: A dollop of sour cream or shredded cheese adds creaminess and balances spice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (~1.5 cups)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg