Description
This Cajun Chicken Chili recipe is a flavorful twist on traditional chili, combining tender chicken with Cajun spices and hearty beans. It’s a satisfying and comforting dish that’s perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
Vegetables:
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions and sour cream for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook diced chicken until browned; set aside.
- Add onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic to the pot. Cook until softened.
- Return chicken to the pot and add tomatoes, tomato sauce, beans, and broth. Season with Cajun spices, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then simmer for 30–35 minutes until thickened. Serve hot with garnishes.
Notes
- Adjust spiciness to taste with cayenne pepper or Cajun seasoning.
- This chili is ideal for meal prep and freezes well.
- Pair with cornbread or rice for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 940mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
