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Cajun White Chicken Chili: The Ultimate Creamy 30-Minute Comfort Meal

This Cajun White Chicken Chili features shredded chicken, white beans, and corn in a thick, opaque creamy broth. Topped with fresh jalapeños and Cajun spices, it's a bold, 30-minute meal perfect for any night.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American, Cajun
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chili Ingredients
  • 1 lb shredded cooked chicken 450g
  • 2 cans white beans 15 oz / 425g each, Cannellini or Great Northern
  • 1 cup sweet corn kernels 150g
  • 1 cup heavy cream 240ml
  • 3 cups chicken broth 720ml
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning 15g, divided
  • 1 small red onion Finely diced
  • 2 fresh jalapeños Thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro 15g, leaves
  • 2 tbsp butter 30g

Equipment

  • 1 Dutch Oven Or a large heavy-bottomed pot.
  • 1 Chef's knife For fine dicing and slicing.

Instructions
 

Prepare the Base
  1. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add half the red onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
  2. Stir in 1 tbsp of Cajun seasoning. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, bringing to a gentle simmer while stirring to ensure an opaque, creamy appearance.
Simmer the Chili
  1. Add the shredded chicken, white beans, and sweet corn. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until the broth coats the back of a spoon.
  2. Ladle into white bowls. Garnish with jalapeño slices, remaining red onion, cilantro leaves, and a final dust of Cajun seasoning.

Notes

Rinse beans thoroughly to keep the broth white.
Adjust jalapeño seeds based on your desired heat level.
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