Cajun White Chicken Chili
This Cajun White Chicken Chili is a flavorful and hearty soup, perfect for a chilly evening. It's packed with tender chicken, creamy beans, and a kick of Cajun spice.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lb Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 large Onion diced
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 4 cups Chicken broth
- 15 oz Great Northern beans drained and rinsed
- 15 oz Cannellini beans drained and rinsed
- 4 oz Green chilies diced
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream
- 0.25 cup Chopped cilantro
- 0.25 cup Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add the onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in the garlic, Cajun seasoning, oregano, and cumin. Cook for 1 minute more.
- Pour in the chicken broth, add the beans and green chilies. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with cilantro and Monterey Jack cheese before serving.
Notes
Serve with a dollop of sour cream and a side of crusty bread for a complete meal.