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Cajun White Chicken Chili

A delicious and easy one-pot Cajun White Chicken Chili packed with tender chicken, shrimp, and flavorful andouille sausage.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Cajun
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb chicken breast, cooked and shredded You can use shredded rotisserie chicken for ease.
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 can white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup andouille sausage, sliced Can substitute with smoked sausage or turkey sausage.
  • 1 cup shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced Toasting the garlic enhances flavor.
  • 2 cups diced green chilies
  • 2 tsp Cajun seasoning Adjust to taste.
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil For sautéing.

Method
 

Cooking
  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add diced onion and garlic, and sauté until translucent.
  3. Stir in the andouille sausage and cook until browned.
  4. Add the cooked chicken, chicken broth, white beans, green chilies, and Cajun seasoning.
  5. Bring to a simmer and let cook for about 20 minutes.
  6. Add shrimp in the last 5 minutes of cooking.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Serve warm.

Notes

Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze in an airtight container for about 3 months. When ready to eat, reheat on the stove or in the microwave.