Description

This Creamy Cajun White Chicken Chili is a cozy, hearty soup packed with tender chicken, white beans, and bold Cajun flavors. It’s creamy, a little spicy, and perfect for easy weeknight dinners or meal prep.

Ingredients

Scale

2 tablespoons olive oil (or butter)
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 green bell pepper, diced (or red bell pepper)
1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
2–3 cups cooked chicken, shredded (about 14 oz)
1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
2 (15 oz) cans Great Northern or cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
3 cups chicken broth (low-sodium preferred)
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley (optional)
Juice of 1 lime

Instructions

Dice the onion and bell pepper, mince the garlic and jalapeño (if using).
In a large soup pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and jalapeño. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
Add minced garlic and cook for another minute, stirring frequently.
Sprinkle in Cajun seasoning, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir and cook for 1-2 minutes to bloom the spices.
Add both cans of drained beans (reserve 1 cup for blending) and chicken broth. Stir well, scraping up any browned bits.
Using an immersion blender, blend about 1 cup of beans and broth in the pot (or blend separately and return to pot) for a creamy texture.
Stir in shredded chicken, cream cheese (broken into pieces), and sour cream. Keep heat on medium-low and stir until cream cheese is melted and chili is creamy.
Let the chili simmer gently for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is heated through and flavors meld. Adjust seasoning as needed.
Just before serving, stir in chopped cilantro or parsley and lime juice.
Ladle into bowls and garnish as desired (extra herbs, sour cream, cheese, or tortilla chips).

Notes

For extra creaminess, blend a portion of the beans with broth before adding to the soup. Adjust spice level by adding or omitting jalapeño and using more or less Cajun seasoning. Rotisserie chicken is a great shortcut. If too thick, add more broth; if too thin, simmer uncovered. Soup thickens as it cools—add broth when reheating. Dairy-free and vegetarian adaptations are possible.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Cajun

Nutrition

Serving Size: About 1.5 cups
Calories: 375
Sugar: 4
Sodium: 900
Fat: 15
Saturated Fat: 7
Carbohydrates: 25
Fiber: 6
Protein: 28

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