Description
A flavorful white chili recipe featuring chicken and Cajun spices.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more to taste)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 ounce) can Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies, undrained
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add onion and bell pepper; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic, cumin, oregano, thyme, and cayenne pepper; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add chicken pieces, salt, and pepper. Cook until chicken is lightly browned on all sides.
- Pour in chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
- Stir in the rinsed beans and diced green chilies. Simmer for another 10 minutes to allow flavors to combine.
- If using, stir in heavy cream during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
Notes
- For a thicker chili, mash about 1/2 cup of the beans against the side of the pot before adding them.
- Serve with toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, or fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 40 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 8
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 90
Keywords: Cajun, white chicken chili, chicken, beans, spicy, soup