Description
A delicious and spicy white chicken chili with a Cajun twist, perfect for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 can (15 oz) white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add diced onion, garlic, and bell pepper; sauté until softened.
- Add chicken breasts and cook until browned on both sides.
- Stir in Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- Add white beans, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and corn; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and let simmer for 20-25 minutes.
- Remove chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot.
- Stir in chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the level of Cajun seasoning to taste.
- Serve with crusty bread or over rice for a complete meal.
- This chili can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Zesty Cajun White Chicken Chili, Cajun chili, white chicken chili, spicy chili