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Seriously bold and satisfying Cajun white chicken chili in a bowl with tortilla chips and shredded cheese on the side.
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Cajun White Chicken Chili

A bold and satisfying Cajun-style chili recipe.
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: cajun
Keyword: Cajun white chicken chili
Servings: 4

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: 427g | Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 0.7g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 2307mg | Potassium: 591mg | Fiber: 5.7g | Sugar: 4.4g | Calcium: 103mg | Iron: 3.3mg