Description
Spicy Cajun white chicken chili delivers a bold, comforting embrace of southern flavors that dance across your palate. Hearty ingredients blend seamlessly, creating a robust meal you’ll crave on chilly evenings or when seeking a satisfying culinary adventure.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 lb (453 g) chicken breast, cooked and shredded
Beans and Vegetables:
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425 g) white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (10 ounces / 284 g) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium bell pepper, chopped
Liquid, Seasoning, and Garnish:
- 2 cups (473 ml) chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) Cajun seasoning
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Olive oil, for cooking
- Chopped green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Warm a generous drizzle of olive oil in a spacious cooking vessel over moderate temperature, creating a hospitable environment for vegetables.
- Gently tumble chopped onion, vibrant bell pepper, and aromatic garlic into the pot, allowing them to soften and release their essence, transforming for approximately 5 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
- Stream chicken broth into the vegetable foundation, creating a flavorful liquid landscape that will embrace the incoming ingredients.
- Introduce tender shredded chicken, pristine white beans, and diced tomatoes into the bubbling mixture, stirring with purpose to ensure harmonious integration.
- Sprinkle Cajun seasoning across the surface, creating a nuanced spice profile that will infuse every spoonful with robust, zesty character.
- Escalate the temperature momentarily, coaxing the chili to a robust boil, then immediately dial back to a gentle simmer.
- Allow the concoction to leisurely meld and develop depth, maintaining a low, consistent heat for 20-25 minutes, permitting flavors to intertwine and intensify.
- Perform a final seasoning assessment, adjusting salt and pepper to elevate the dish’s overall gustatory experience.
- Ladle the steaming chili into serving vessels, crowning each portion with a vibrant scatter of freshly chopped green onions for a crisp, oniony flourish.
Notes
- Swap chicken broth with vegetable broth to create a vegetarian version, ensuring the same rich flavor profile.
- Reduce Cajun seasoning for a milder taste, perfect for those sensitive to spicy foods.
- Boost protein content by adding extra beans or plant-based protein alternatives like tofu or tempeh.
- For a creamier texture, stir in a dollop of Greek yogurt or coconut cream just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg