Description
This hearty Cajun White Chicken Chili combines tender chicken, smoky sausage, and flavorful beans in a creamy, spicy broth. Perfect for a cozy meal, it’s rich with Cajun spices and topped with melted pepper jack cheese for a satisfying finish.
Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup half-and-half
Main Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked chopped chicken
- 1 lb smoked or andouille sausage, sliced and browned
- 2 (15-oz) cans red beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (11-oz) can white corn, drained
- 2 (4-oz) cans chopped green chilies, undrained
Seasonings & Cheese
- 2 Tbsp dried minced onion flakes
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1½ Tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese
Instructions
- Make the roux: In a Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the all-purpose flour and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly, to form a roux that will thicken the chili base.
- Add liquids: Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and half-and-half. Bring the mixture to a boil, then cook for 2 minutes until it thickens to a creamy consistency.
- Add remaining ingredients: Stir in the cooked chopped chicken, browned smoked or andouille sausage, rinsed red beans, white corn, chopped green chilies (with their juice), dried minced onion flakes, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, and Cajun seasoning.
- Simmer the chili: Cook the chili mixture over medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, allowing the flavors to meld and the ingredients to heat through thoroughly.
- Add cheese and serve: Stir in the shredded pepper jack cheese until melted and well incorporated. Serve hot for a warm, spicy, and creamy white chicken chili experience.
Notes
- Use smoked or andouille sausage for authentic Cajun flavor.
- Adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning to control the spice level.
- For a thicker chili, cook a bit longer to reduce the liquid.
- Leftovers refrigerate well and flavor improves after a day.
- This recipe can be doubled easily for larger groups.
