Description

This Creamy Seafood and Shrimp Chili is the ultimate comfort food, packed with shrimp, sausage, beans, and potatoes in a rich, cheesy broth. It’s a hearty, cozy one-pot meal perfect for cold nights or entertaining. Great for meal prep, easy to customize, and loaded with protein. Seafood chili, creamy shrimp chili, and Cajun comfort food all in one delicious bowl.

Ingredients

1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined

8 ounces andouille sausage, sliced

1 can (15 oz) red kidney beans, drained and rinsed

1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)

1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles

1 cup bell peppers, chopped

1 cup onion, chopped

2 cups Yukon gold potatoes, cubed

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning

1 teaspoon paprika

3 cups seafood or chicken broth

1 cup heavy cream

4 ounces cream cheese, softened

1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon butter

2 tablespoons fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped

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Instructions

1. Heat olive oil and butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat.

2. Add chopped onions, bell peppers, and garlic. Sauté until soft and fragrant.

3. Stir in sliced andouille sausage. Cook until browned around the edges.

4. Add diced tomatoes, corn, beans, potatoes, Cajun seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well.

5. Pour in the broth and bring to a gentle boil.

6. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20–25 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

7. Add cream cheese and stir until melted.

8. Pour in heavy cream and shredded cheese. Stir gently until smooth and creamy.

9. Fold in shrimp and simmer for 4–5 minutes until shrimp are pink and cooked through.

10. Ladle into bowls and top with sour cream, herbs, or extra cheese if desired.

Notes

Bring cream cheese to room temperature so it melts evenly without clumping.

Use raw shrimp; pre-cooked shrimp can become rubbery when simmered.

For a thinner consistency, add extra broth or a splash of cream when reheating.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Southern / Cajun-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 510
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 980mg
Fat: 32g
Saturated Fat: 16g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 185mg