White Chicken Chili (Print-Friendly Version)
A smooth chicken dish made with Cajun spices, creamy white beans, and zesty lime that lifts the taste.
# Ingredients List:
→ Poultry
01 -
Two big chicken breasts
→ Legumes
02 -
2 cups (480 ml) rinsed and drained white beans like cannellini or great northern
→ Liquids
03 -
4 cups (960 ml) chicken broth
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Half a cup (120 ml) heavy cream
→ Dairy
05 -
4 ounces (113 g) cream cheese
→ Vegetables
06 -
One medium onion, chopped
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Three garlic cloves, minced
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One red bell pepper, chopped
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One jalapeño, cut into slices
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Quarter cup (15 g) fresh cilantro, chopped
→ Seasonings & Oils
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Two tablespoons Cajun spice, split
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One tablespoon lime juice
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One tablespoon olive oil
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Detailed Cooking Steps:
01 -
Sprinkle salt, pepper, and one tablespoon of the Cajun spice all over the chicken breasts.
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Heat olive oil in a heavy pot over medium-high. Cook chicken breasts until both sides turn golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes each side. Take them out and shred after they cool down.
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Using the same pot, toss in onion, garlic, red bell pepper, and jalapeño. Cook until they’re soft and smell great, roughly 5 minutes.
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Pour in the chicken broth, add the white beans and the leftover Cajun seasoning. Stir everything together nicely.
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Put shredded chicken back in the pot. Turn the heat to low and let it simmer gently for 20 to 30 minutes to bring out the flavors.
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Add cream cheese and heavy cream. Stir until it melts in and the chili feels smooth and creamy.
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Pour in lime juice for a fresh tang. Taste and add more salt or pepper if you want.
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Spoon the chili into bowls. Top with cilantro, extra jalapeño slices, or lime wedges if you like. Serve warm.
# Helpful Hints:
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Feel free to tweak the Cajun seasoning to match your spice mood. If you want it thicker, blend about a cup before adding cream cheese. Sour cream or avocado on top makes it even richer.