Cajun White Hen Chili

White hen chili is already wonderful, however our Cajun twist on this basic with andouille sausage, shrimp, and Cajun spices will knock your socks off! This recipe begins with hen and andouille sausage, and you then’ll add within the Cajun vegetable trinity, an important for any Cajun recipe. Ending up with Cajun spices and shrimp, this twist on a basic will probably be a superbly flavorful and filling chili that’s worthy of any award at your subsequent native chili cook-off!

In search of extra chili recipes? Strive our Instant Pot Chili and our Slow Cooker Texas Beef Chili. Or strive your hand at an Authentic Cajun Gumbo.

The key to this chili is all about layering in flavors. The Cajun trinity of onions, bell pepper, and celery supplies the inspiration of taste. From there, basic Cajun spices like smoked paprika, cayenne, and cumin carry the proper quantity of warmth. We love soups and chilis not solely as a result of they’re so heat and comforting, but in addition as a result of they’re fairly simple to make! This chili is not any exception and comes collectively in just some easy steps.

Ingredient Notes

• Olive Oil: You may substitute with any impartial cooking oil like vegetable or canola oil.
• Boneless Skinless Hen Breasts: Reduce them into bite-sized cubes for simple consuming. You can too use hen thighs in the event you favor the juicier darkish meat.
• Andouille Sausage: In case you can’t discover andouille, kielbasa or one other smoked sausage works may also work.
• Onion/Celery/Bell Pepper: Often called the Cajun trinity. Use white or yellow onion, and any colour of bell pepper, although inexperienced is the go-to. Cube and slice!
• Jalapeño: For extra spice, go away the seeds and ribs in, or swap for a spicier chili pepper like serrano.
• Garlic: Freshly minced garlic is most popular for one of the best taste.
• Spices: Layers of extra Cajun taste. Alter the quantity of cayenne pepper based mostly in your tolerance for warmth. It already has jalapeno, so cayenne provides extra warmth.
• All-Goal Flour: This helps thicken the chili. You can too use cornstarch in one-third the quantity, so 1 tablespoon for this recipe.
• Hen Broth: Use low-sodium broth so you possibly can management the saltiness.
• Nice Northern Beans: Any white bean will achieve this you too can use white navy beans or cannellini that are related.
• Uncooked Shrimp: Ensure that to peel, devein, and take away the tails earlier than cooking.
• Heavy Cream: You possibly can substitute with half-and-half, although the consequence will probably be much less creamy.

The Cajun Trinity

You could be questioning what the holy trinity of Cajun cooking is that we preserve mentioning, and it’s a trio of onion, celery, and bell pepper. That is the bottom for a lot of Cajun and Creole dishes. We added it to this recipe to supply that scrumptious Cajun taste, and we expect you’ll love how a lot taste it provides to the chili!

Serving Recommendations

This Cajun White Hen Chili is a hearty meal by itself, however you’ve bought choices in relation to sides and toppings. Serve it alongside skillet cornbread or crusty French bread to take in all of the flavorful liquid. In terms of toppings, add a dollop of bitter cream, sprinkle on some shredded cheese, add sliced or pickled jalapenos, or toss in diced avocado. A squeeze of recent lime juice and a handful of chopped cilantro can each be scrumptious additions.

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