Description
Cajun White Chicken Chili is a creamy, spicy, and deeply flavorful dish that blends Southern boldness with the comfort of a classic chili. Packed with shredded chicken, white beans, Cajun spices, and cream cheese, it’s a soul-warming meal perfect for any time of year. Whether served with cornbread or tortilla chips, every bowl delivers warmth, depth, and a touch of smoky heat.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound cooked chicken breast, shredded
30 ounces white beans (2 cans), drained and rinsed
4 ounces diced green chilies, undrained
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1.5 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
4 cups chicken broth
4 ounces cream cheese, softened and cubed
0.5 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon lime juice
Optional garnishes: sliced jalapeños, chopped cilantro, shredded cheese, avocado slices
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened.
2. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add shredded chicken, cumin, smoked paprika, Cajun seasoning, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir to coat the chicken evenly.
4. Add drained white beans, green chilies with juices, and chicken broth. Stir and bring to a gentle boil.
5. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, uncovered, stirring occasionally.
6. Lower heat to medium-low and stir in cubed cream cheese and sour cream until fully melted and smooth.
7. Add lime juice, stir, and adjust seasoning to taste.
8. Serve hot with optional garnishes and sides.
Notes
Serving size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
Calories: 395
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 720mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated fat: 9g
Unsaturated fat: 11g
Trans fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 90mg
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 28g
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Soup, Chili
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 395
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: creamy chicken chili, white bean chili, Cajun soup, spicy comfort food