Cajun White Chicken Chili - Delicious Easy Dinner Recipe for Chili Lovers

If you think you’ve tasted every kind of chili out there… think again. This Cajun White Chicken Chili takes everything you love about classic white chili and cranks the flavor dial way past ten. We’re talking juicy chicken, spicy andouille sausage, plump shrimp, and a hit of Cajun spices that warm you from the inside out. Basically, it’s the bowl of comfort you didn’t know you needed—but trust me, you need it.

This isn’t your average weeknight soup situation, either. It comes together in about 40 minutes, which is wild considering the flavor payoff. The secret? We build everything on the legendary Cajun trinity—onion, bell pepper, and celery. It creates a bold, aromatic base that instantly tastes like Louisiana in a pot. Add the sausage and shrimp, and suddenly you’ve entered Cajun entrees territory without breaking a sweat. FYI, the smell alone might have your family hovering in the kitchen like hungry piranhas.

And because this chili leans creamy, hearty, and slightly spicy, it totally scratches the itch for Delicious Easy Dinner Recipes Healthy—yes, that unicorn category that actually exists. Want to switch things up? Use this recipe as inspo for your own Chili Recipe Ideas, or toss in crawfish for a fun Crawfish Chili twist.

Even better, it reheats like a dream. Make a big batch and boom—lunch for days. If you love Crockpot Favorite Recipes or are searching for Good Slow Cooker Recipes, this chili easily adapts. You can also think of it as White Chili With Sausage meets shrimp jambalaya meets comfort food heaven. IMO, it’s the kind of chilli recipe chicken lovers brag about.

Ready to cook something that’ll knock your socks off, impress your friends, and make you question why you ever ate plain chili? Let’s get into it!

Cajun White Chicken Chili - Delicious Easy Dinner Recipe for Chili Lovers

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Total Time: 40 minutes
• Servings: 8
• Author: Aleda
• Category: Dinner, Main Course

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 16 oz andouille sausage, sliced
• 1 medium white onion, finely chopped
• 4 celery stalks, thinly sliced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium jalapeño, minced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 2 (15 oz) cans great northern beans, drained and rinsed
• ½ lb raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tails removed
• ½ cup heavy cream

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add chicken cubes and sliced sausage. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until the chicken is nicely browned and fully cooked.
2. Toss in onion, celery, bell pepper, and jalapeño. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring often, until the veggies soften and release their aroma.
3. Sprinkle in garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, cayenne, and flour. Stir constantly for 1–2 minutes to toast the spices and coat the ingredients.
4. Slowly pour in the chicken stock while stirring to prevent lumps. Add the drained beans, bring to a gentle simmer, then lower the heat and cook for 10 minutes to let the flavors meld.
5. Fold in the shrimp and heavy cream. Cook 2–3 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through.
6. Serve piping hot, and enjoy a creamy, spicy bowl of White Chili With Sausage that’s loaded with Cajun goodness!

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