This Cajun White Chicken Chili is where comfort food meets bold Southern flavor. A fusion of classic white chili and Louisiana’s signature spice, this one-pot wonder is creamy, smoky, and just the right amount of spicy. With tender chicken, hearty beans, andouille sausage, and Cajun spices, it’s a cozy bowl with seriously bold flavors.
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Recipe Overview
- Serving Size: 430 g
- Number of Servings: 4
- Time to Cook: 40 minutes
- 3 WW Points Per Serving. You can view the recipe on the WW App here. (WW login required.)
Ingredients in cajun white chicken chili
- 1 tablespoon oil, (15 ml)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped, (100 g)
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped, (50 g)
- 1 small green bell pepper, (90 g), chopped
- 1 andouille sausage or smoked turkey sausage, diced, (85 g)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced, (6 g)
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning mix (see note below)
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, (1 g)
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch, (8 g)
- 2 cooked chicken breasts, shredded, (about 250 g)
- 1 can white beans, drained and rinsed, (1 ½ cups, 240 g)
- ½ cup red kidney beans, (120 g), cooked or canned
- 3 ½ cups chicken broth, (840 ml)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice, (15 ml)
- ¼ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt, (60 g)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: chopped fresh cilantro, shredded cheese, more lime
Instructions for making cajun white chicken chili
- Place a large pot over medium heat and add the oil. Once hot, sauté the diced andouille or smoked turkey sausage for about 5 minutes until well browned and crispy. Remove and set aside. In the same pot, add the chopped onion, celery, and green bell pepper. Cook for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft. Add the minced garlic, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), and cornstarch. Stir well to coat all the vegetables in the spices and let them cook for another 2 minutes.
- Add the chicken broth gradually, stirring constantly so the cornstarch dissolves completely and no lumps remain. Then stir in the shredded chicken, white beans, kidney beans, and the previously toasted sausage. Lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 15–20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Turn off the heat and add the lime juice and Greek yogurt. Stir well to integrate, being careful not to boil once the yogurt is added so it doesn’t curdle. Let sit for a few minutes, then serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro, lime wedges, and a touch of shredded cheese if desired.
Tips and Tricks Section for Cajun White Chicken Chili
Here are my best tips to make your cajun chili fusion turn out amazing:
- First is the Cajun seasoning, which is essential for the recipe. While they sell some pre-made Cajun seasonings, you can make them at home if you can’t find any. Just mix: paprika, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, cayenne, oregano, and thyme.
- On this occasion, I used just one diced andouille sausage because it has a lot of flavor and I toasted it well to enhance the taste; however, I recommend that to keep your Weight Watchers points in order, you choose smoked turkey sausages.
- As I mentioned, the smoky touch is fundamental for this recipe. A trick to intensify this flavor is to toast the jalapeños or green peppers directly over the gas stove or in the oven, until the skin is charred. Combining this with smoked paprika, you’ll achieve the perfect smoky flavor. If these options aren’t available, you can always use a few drops of liquid smoke.
- To achieve a creamier base, add a tablespoon of cornstarch when you’re sautéing the vegetables; with the broth and beans, it will become creamy. And the yogurt is only added at the end to prevent it from curdling.
- In Louisiana, they serve this type of stew over rice, just like gumbo or jambalaya. However, it’s absolutely unnecessary—with some toppings like lime, fresh cilantro, and even a touch of cheese, it won’t be missing anything else.
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil, (15 ml)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped, (100 g)
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped, (50 g)
- 1 small green bell pepper, (90 g), chopped
- 1 andouille sausage or smoked turkey sausage, diced, (85 g)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced, (6 g)
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning mix, see note below
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, (1 g)
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch, (8 g)
- 2 cooked chicken breasts, shredded, (about 250 g)
- 1 can white beans, drained and rinsed, (1 ½ cups, 240 g)
- ½ cup red kidney beans, (120 g), cooked or canned
- 3 ½ cups chicken broth, (840 ml)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice, (15 ml)
- ¼ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt, (60 g)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: chopped fresh cilantro, shredded cheese, more lime
Instructions
- Place a large pot over medium heat and add the oil. Once hot, sauté the diced andouille or smoked turkey sausage for about 5 minutes until well browned and crispy. Remove and set aside. In the same pot, add the chopped onion, celery, and green bell pepper. Cook for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft. Add the minced garlic, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), and cornstarch. Stir well to coat all the vegetables in the spices and let them cook for another 2 minutes.
- Add the chicken broth gradually, stirring constantly so the cornstarch dissolves completely and no lumps remain. Then stir in the shredded chicken, white beans, kidney beans, and the previously toasted sausage. Lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 15–20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Turn off the heat and add the lime juice and Greek yogurt. Stir well to integrate, being careful not to boil once the yogurt is added so it doesn’t curdle. Let sit for a few minutes, then serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro, lime wedges, and a touch of shredded cheese if desired.
Notes
3 WW Points per serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 427gCalories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 22gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 0.7gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 2307mgPotassium: 591mgFiber: 5.7gSugar: 4.4gCalcium: 103mgIron: 3.3mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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