Cajun White Chicken Chili 🌶️🍗🍲

Warm up with this creamy, spicy Cajun White Chicken Chili! Packed with tender chicken, smoky andouille sausage, and white beans, it's a hearty dish that brings the flavors of Louisiana to your table.

Ingredients:

• Proteins:

◦ 1 lb andouille sausage, sliced

◦ 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces

• Vegetables:

◦ 1 cup diced onion

◦ 1 cup diced celery

◦ 1 cup diced bell pepper

◦ 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced

◦ 4 cloves garlic, minced

• Broth and Beans:

◦ 4 cups chicken broth

◦ 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans, drained and rinsed

◦ ½ cup salsa verde

• Seasonings:

◦ 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, divided

◦ 1 teaspoon ground cumin

◦ Salt and pepper, to taste

• Creamy Base:

◦ 1 tablespoon butter

◦ ½ cup sour cream

◦ ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• Garnishes:

◦ Fresh lime juice

◦ Chopped fresh cilantro or parsley

◦ Sliced green onions

Instructions:

1. Sauté the Meats:

◦ In a large Dutch oven over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of oil. Sauté the sliced andouille sausage until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.

◦ In the same pot, add the chicken pieces. Season with 1 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside with the sausage.

2. Sauté the Vegetables:

◦ Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in the pot. Add the diced onion, celery, bell pepper, and jalapeño. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

◦ Stir in the minced garlic, remaining 1 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning, and cumin. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

3. Build the Soup:

◦ Pour in the chicken broth and add the white beans and salsa verde. Stir to combine.

◦ Return the cooked sausage and chicken to the pot. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for 15-20 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

4. Add Creaminess:

◦ Remove the pot from heat. Stir in the sour cream and grated Parmesan cheese until fully incorporated, creating a creamy consistency.

5. Serve:

◦ Ladle the chili into bowls. Squeeze fresh lime juice over each serving and garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley and sliced green onions.

Details:

• Servings: 6

• Prep Time: 20 minutes

• Cook Time: 40 minutes