Description
Cajun White Chicken Chili is a delightful fusion of creamy comfort and bold Cajun flavors. This hearty dish combines tender chicken with smoked poultry sausage, fresh vegetables, and zesty spices to create a satisfying meal perfect for family dinners or gatherings. The rich broth, enhanced with salsa verde, delivers a unique taste that will impress your guests. With its easy preparation and customizable heat levels, this chili is sure to become a go-to recipe for cozy nights in or festive potlucks. Enjoy this hearty one-pot meal that warms both the body and soul!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb smoked poultry sausage, sliced
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 cup diced bell pepper
- 1 finely diced jalapeño (optional)
- 4 chopped garlic cloves
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 4 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup salsa verde
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook the sliced smoked poultry sausage until golden brown, about 5–7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Season the chicken with Cajun seasoning and cook in the same pot until lightly browned, about 5–7 minutes. Set aside with the sausage.
- Melt butter in the pot and sauté onion, celery, bell pepper, and jalapeño until tender, approximately 7–10 minutes.
- Add garlic, ground cumin, and additional Cajun seasoning; cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and salsa verde; add back cooked chicken and sausage. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer for 15 minutes.
- Shred or slice the cooked chicken before returning it to the chili.
- Stir in sour cream and Parmesan cheese until well combined.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg